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B63 3NZ

Belle Vale

Dudley

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Detailed insights for B63 3NZ

Overview

Postcode B63 3NZ is located in a major urban area, within the Belle Vale ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hawne area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawne is £54,642 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bournes Crescent Open Space.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
44.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hawne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hawne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.8%

Approximately 44.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hawne is £54,642 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B63 3NZ.

Flood risk

Medium

Hawne near B63 3NZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B63 3NZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBournes Crescent Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Bournes Crescent Open Space
0.3 miHawne Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Hawne Playing Fields
0.3 miThe Bernard Oakley Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to The Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
2,390.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.85(-69%)
Vehicle crime
6.58(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.95(-63%)
Public order
3.29(-46%)
Drugs
2.63(-2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
94.68%
Other Asian
4
1.52%
African
4
1.52%
Other White
2
0.76%
Other Black
1
0.38%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
25.96%
No qualifications
54
22.98%
Apprenticeship
31
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.34%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.34%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
42.07%
Owns outright
49
33.79%
Owns with a mortgage
24
16.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.83%
Social rents from council
4
2.76%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Belle Vale

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £286K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £276 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
Terraced45£212,000£249
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 3NZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 3NZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202540, Belle Vale, Halesowen, B63 3NZTerracedFreehold£230,000
27 Mar 2025Morfree, Belle Vale, Halesowen, B63 3NZSemi-DetachedFreehold£289,950
12 Jun 202644, Shelton Lane, Halesowen, B63 2XFTerracedFreehold£172,000
04 Aug 202545, Shelton Lane, Halesowen, B63 2XFDetachedFreehold£355,000
03 Jul 202629, Crimmond Rise, Halesowen, B63 3RATerracedFreehold£201,950

Schools

In the B63 3NZ postcode area, located within Hawne, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B63 3NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryTimbertree AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryWindsor High School and Sixth FormAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHuntingtree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B63 3NZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B63 3NZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterWitley Avenue, Dudley, B63 4DUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miA & A StoresStourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3QXWalking directions to A & A Stores
0.4 miTesco ExpressStourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3UDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3NZ, 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)HawneE02002033
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 034DE01009737
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B63 3NZ

Is B63 3NZ (Hawne) safe?

The area around B63 3NZ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 B63 3NZ?

The median sale price around B63 3NZ in Hawne is £235,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B63 3NZ?

There are 11 schools close to B63 3NZ, including Timbertree Academy (Good), Windsor High School and Sixth Form (Good) and Huntingtree Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B63 3NZ?

B63 3NZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,869 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B63 3NZ (Hawne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B63 3NZ is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Blythe (Reform UK).