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B62 9LD

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Halesowen North

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Detailed insights for B62 9LD

Overview

Postcode B62 9LD is located in a major urban area, within the Halesowen North ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shell Corner & Hurst Green area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shell Corner & Hurst Green is £45,374 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Birdy's Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Shell Corner & Hurst Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shell Corner & Hurst Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Shell Corner & Hurst Green is £45,374 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from B62 9LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Shell Corner & Hurst Green near B62 9LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B62 9LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis
0.9 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B62 9LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBirdy's FieldSmallWalking directions to Birdy's Field
0.4 miThe EggSmallWalking directions to The Egg

Area Profile

Population
444
Population density
6,141.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.94(-10%)
Vehicle crime
11.65(+79%)
Other theft
8.15(+43%)
Burglary
5.24(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.08(-62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
51.46%
Pakistani
63
14.16%
Other White
30
6.74%
Other
23
5.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
4.27%
Total population: 445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
31.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
77
22.92%
Level 3 (A level)
56
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
43.1%
Owns outright
48
27.59%
Owns with a mortgage
40
22.99%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.02%
Social rents from council
4
2.3%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Halesowen North

Median price£251,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £300K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Halesowen North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halesowen North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£319,500£305
Semi-Detached66£254,250£291
Terraced50£201,250£254
Flats5£122,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halesowen North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesowen North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214,000£118,500£179,000£144,000
2017£220,000£73,000£162,000£140,000
2018£236,000£99,950£183,500£136,500
2019£306,995£115,000£194,995£166,900
2020£290,000£85,000£210,000£155,200
2021£285,000£120,000£223,000£168,450
2022£320,000£109,000£229,000£184,000
2023£275,000£110,000£250,000£207,750
2024£317,500£130,000£240,000£220,000
2025£316,000£139,500£254,000£200,000
2026£320,000£120,000£256,750£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesowen North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halesowen North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£159£179£183
2017£226£152£190£159
2018£220£145£205£154
2019£256£143£231£193
2020£260£155£229£168
2021£271£151£241£197
2022£301£169£261£222
2023£318£193£278£222
2024£320£206£262£232
2025£310£227£283£225
2026£306£143£268£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halesowen North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Halesowen North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 9LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 9LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 20268, Clement Road, Halesowen, B62 9LRTerracedFreehold£175,000
10 Nov 202523, Clement Road, Halesowen, B62 9LRTerracedFreehold£123,500
19 Mar 202515, Malt Mill Lane, Halesowen, B62 8JATerracedFreehold£160,500
01 Dec 202511, Victoria Road, Halesowen, B62 8HYTerracedFreehold£167,000
21 May 2025J C M Contracts Ltd, Victoria Road, Halesowen, B62 8HYOtherFreehold£21,000

Schools

In the B62 9LD postcode area, located within Shell Corner & Hurst Green, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B62 9LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOlive Hill Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHighfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHalesbury SchoolFoundation special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 9LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B62 9LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMunir BrosLong Lane, Dudley, B62 9LSWalking directions to Munir Bros
0.2 miOlive StoresOlive Lane, Dudley, B62 8LSWalking directions to Olive Stores
0.3 miDeen Corner StoresNimmings Road, Dudley, B62 9JFWalking directions to Deen Corner Stores
0.3 miSainsbury'sHalesowen Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miInternational ShopHalesowen Street, Sandwell, B65 0HGWalking directions to International Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B62 9LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stuart Carl Henley

Halesowen North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alex Ballinger

Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowenE14001261
WardHalesowen NorthE05015911
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shell Corner & Hurst GreenE02002025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 026CE01009795
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B62 9LD

Is B62 9LD (Shell Corner & Hurst Green) safe?

The area around B62 9LD records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and public order.

What is the average house price near B62 9LD?

The median sale price around B62 9LD in Shell Corner & Hurst Green is £251,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B62 9LD?

There are 8 schools close to B62 9LD, including Olive Hill Primary Academy (Good), Highfields Primary School (Good) and Halesbury School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B62 9LD?

The closest station to B62 9LD is Rowley Regis, about 719 m away.

How deprived is the area around B62 9LD?

B62 9LD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B62 9LD (Shell Corner & Hurst Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B62 9LD is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stuart Carl Henley (Conservative and Unionist Party).