Postcode B63 2XH 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bournes Crescent Open Space.
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.
Cradley East has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Cradley East is £43,981 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from B63 2XH.
Cradley East near B63 2XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bournes Crescent Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Bournes Crescent Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Hawne Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Hawne Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | The Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to The Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Belle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £357,500 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £260,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 44 | £217,750 | £253 |
| Flats | 17 | £147,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £254,500 | £135,500 | £260,000 | £214,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £431 | £206 | £284 | £262 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 2XH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 45, Shelton Lane, Halesowen, B63 2XF | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 356, Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, B63 3QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 67, Banners Lane, Halesowen, B63 2AU | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 96, Banners Lane, Halesowen, B63 2AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 53, Stourdell Road, Halesowen, B63 2AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the B63 2XH postcode area, located within Cradley East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B63 2XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Witley Avenue, Dudley, B63 4DU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Saul's news & Convenience Store | Fatherless Barn Crescent, Dudley, B63 2ET | Walking directions to Saul's news & Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Windmill Supermarket | 90 Windmill Hill, Cradley, B63 2BY | Walking directions to Windmill Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | A & A Stores | Stourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3QX | Walking directions to A & A Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B63 2XH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Blythe
Belle Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Ballinger
Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B63 2XH 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.
The median sale price around B63 2XH in Cradley East is £241,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to B63 2XH, including Huntingtree Primary School (Good), Timbertree Academy (Good) and Colley Lane Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B63 2XH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B63 2XH is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Blythe (Reform UK).