Postcode B63 3RJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 191.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bournes Crescent Open Space.
Hawne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Hawne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.6% 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.
The average income per household in Hawne is £54,642 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from B63 3RJ.
Hawne near B63 3RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Hill located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bournes Crescent Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Bournes Crescent Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Hawne Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Hawne Playing Fields |
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 3RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | 1, Beach Drive, Halesowen, B63 3RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 37, Cherry Street, Halesowen, B63 3RG | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 35, Cherry Street, Halesowen, B63 3RG | Terraced | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 36, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TB | Terraced | Freehold | £227,500 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 37, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TB | Terraced | Freehold | £214,500 |
In the B63 3RJ postcode area, located within Hawne, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B63 3RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Stourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3UD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | A & A Stores | Stourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3QX | Walking directions to A & A Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Steve's News and Convenience Store | Stourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3TX | Walking directions to Steve's News and Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Witley Avenue, Dudley, B63 4DU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 3RJ, 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 3RJ records about 191 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around B63 3RJ in Hawne is £241,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B63 3RJ, including Newfield Park Primary Academy, Windsor High School and Sixth Form (Good) and Halesowen College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B63 3RJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,170 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 3RJ is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Blythe (Reform UK).