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B62 9ST

Spies Lane

Halesowen South

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Overview

Postcode B62 9ST is located in a major urban area, within the Halesowen South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Quinton West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Quinton West is £56,323 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Howley Grange Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Quinton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Quinton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Quinton West is £56,323 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B62 9ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Quinton West near B62 9ST 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B62 9ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHowley Grange ParkMediumWalking directions to Howley Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
5,115.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.56(+20%)
Shoplifting
24.42(+181%)
Burglary
7.38(+82%)
Vehicle crime
6.81(+5%)
Public order
5.11(-16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
83.5%
Indian
13
4.21%
Other
10
3.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.91%
Pakistani
5
1.62%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
21.83%
Level 3 (A level)
53
21.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
20.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
53.33%
Owns with a mortgage
47
39.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.17%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Halesowen South

Median price£327,500
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £415K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £309 per square foot) in Halesowen South area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,556 up to £676,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£450,000£362
Semi-Detached58£335,000£313
Terraced29£249,950£260
Flats22£138,500£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halesowen South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesowen South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£90,500£184,000£175,000
2017£281,500£98,000£202,000£195,000
2018£340,000£100,000£212,000£176,160
2019£325,000£115,000£243,725£183,850
2020£345,000£100,000£260,000£210,000
2021£355,000£115,000£252,750£215,525
2022£372,000£124,500£290,000£235,000
2023£443,750£135,000£311,000£335,000
2024£428,000£131,750£278,750£247,500
2025£427,500£135,000£322,500£245,000
2026£462,000£140,000£312,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesowen South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halesowen South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£174£203£193
2017£248£172£211£209
2018£271£183£217£211
2019£269£191£240£200
2020£277£200£251£209
2021£329£207£260£255
2022£321£223£302£260
2023£335£245£299£312
2024£341£242£274£257
2025£364£237£311£278
2026£349£259£305£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halesowen South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 9ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 9ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202614, Astley Crescent, Halesowen, B62 9SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£266,500
16 Dec 202522, Astley Crescent, Halesowen, B62 9SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
02 May 2025158, Spies Lane, Halesowen, B62 9SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
06 Nov 202516, Shenstone Valley Road, Halesowen, B62 9TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
05 Jun 2026126, Spies Lane, Halesowen, B62 9SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the B62 9ST postcode area, located within Quinton West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B62 9ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHowley Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryLeasowes High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLapal Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 9ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B62 9ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopHowley Grange Road, Dudley, B62 0HNWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miCo-op FoodSpies Lane, Dudley, B62 9SSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miFarmfoodsHalesowen Road, Dudley, B62 9BBWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 9ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Barnfield

Halesowen South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alex Ballinger

Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowenE14001261
WardHalesowen SouthE05015912
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Quinton WestE02002029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 030DE01009801
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B62 9ST

Is B62 9ST (Quinton West) safe?

The area around B62 9ST records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B62 9ST?

The median sale price around B62 9ST in Quinton West is £327,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B62 9ST?

There are 11 schools close to B62 9ST, including Howley Grange Primary School (Good), Leasowes High School (Good) and Lapal Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B62 9ST?

B62 9ST scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,650 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B62 9ST (Quinton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B62 9ST is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Barnfield (Reform UK).