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B63 2XF

Shelton Lane

Belle Vale

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Overview

Postcode B63 2XF is located in a major urban area, within the Belle Vale ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cradley East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cradley East is £43,981 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bournes Crescent Open Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Cradley East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Cradley East has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Cradley East is £43,981 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B63 2XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Cradley East near B63 2XF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B63 2XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBournes Crescent Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Bournes Crescent Open Space
0.4 miHawne Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Hawne Playing Fields
0.2 miThe Bernard Oakley Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to The Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
3,116.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.27(-19%)
Public order
4.61(-24%)
Burglary
4.61(+14%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.1(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
86.44%
Other Asian
12
3.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.26%
Indian
6
1.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.13%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
23.24%
No qualifications
61
21.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
42.64%
Owns outright
45
34.88%
Social rents from council
22
17.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.65%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Belle Vale

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £287K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Belle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belle Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£355,000£336
Semi-Detached72£259,250£287
Terraced44£211,500£253
Flats19£145,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belle Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belle Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253,000£102,500£169,500£144,500
2017£235,000£100,000£175,000£136,000
2018£233,500£95,250£187,500£151,115
2019£290,000£109,000£191,250£147,000
2020£253,750£109,500£205,000£155,000
2021£280,000£128,000£225,000£175,000
2022£308,000£133,000£240,000£200,000
2023£315,000£130,000£241,250£196,000
2024£320,000£132,000£240,000£185,000
2025£372,500£140,000£255,000£214,500
2026£300,000£135,500£260,000£210,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belle Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belle Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£157£184£160
2017£236£164£186£171
2018£259£168£209£184
2019£219£185£212£175
2020£250£179£219£178
2021£272£197£239£194
2022£280£224£266£221
2023£327£203£254£231
2024£287£209£280£247
2025£318£241£287£244
2026£381£217£285£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belle Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Belle Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 2XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 2XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202644, Shelton Lane, Halesowen, B63 2XFTerracedFreehold£172,000
04 Aug 202545, Shelton Lane, Halesowen, B63 2XFDetachedFreehold£355,000
27 Mar 202653, Stourdell Road, Halesowen, B63 2AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
26 Sept 202532, Stourdell Road, Halesowen, B63 2AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
17 Jul 202669, Banners Lane, Halesowen, B63 2AUDetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the B63 2XF postcode area, located within Cradley East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B63 2XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryTimbertree AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHuntingtree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryColley Lane Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B63 2XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B63 2XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterWitley Avenue, Dudley, B63 4DUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miA & A StoresStourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3QXWalking directions to A & A Stores
0.5 miWindmill Supermarket90 Windmill Hill, Cradley, B63 2BYWalking directions to Windmill Supermarket

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 B63 2XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Blythe

Belle Vale - 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
WardBelle ValeE05015904
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cradley EastE02002032
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 033EE01009863
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B63 2XF

Is B63 2XF (Cradley East) safe?

The area around B63 2XF records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B63 2XF?

The median sale price around B63 2XF in Cradley East is £235,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B63 2XF?

There are 10 schools close to B63 2XF, including Timbertree Academy (Good), Huntingtree Primary School (Good) and Colley Lane Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B63 2XF?

B63 2XF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,836 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B63 2XF (Cradley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B63 2XF is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Blythe (Reform UK).