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B63 3RJ

Beach Drive

Belle Vale

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
191
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Hawne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from B63 3RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawne near B63 3RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 3RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBournes Crescent Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Bournes Crescent Open Space
0.2 miHawne Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Hawne Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
5,681.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.09(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.65(+170%)
Other theft
17.74(+212%)
Burglary
17.11(+321%)
Public order
16.48(+172%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
80.67%
Arab
24
8%
Other
12
4%
Other White
7
2.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
22.94%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
20.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
16.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
33.91%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.91%
Social rents from council
26
22.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Belle Vale

Median price£241,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £290K

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.

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£357,500£322
Semi-Detached66£260,000£287
Terraced44£217,750£253
Flats17£147,000£205

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£254,500£135,500£260,000£214,500
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£431£206£284£262
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 3RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 3RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 20251, Beach Drive, Halesowen, B63 3RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Jun 202537, Cherry Street, Halesowen, B63 3RGTerracedFreehold£230,000
26 Mar 202535, Cherry Street, Halesowen, B63 3RGTerracedFreehold£187,500
24 Apr 202636, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TBTerracedFreehold£227,500
01 Jul 202537, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TBTerracedFreehold£214,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B63 3RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewfield Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryWindsor High School and Sixth FormAcademy converter

Good

0.3 mi16 plusHalesowen CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B63 3RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B63 3RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressStourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3UDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miA & A StoresStourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3QXWalking directions to A & A Stores
0.2 miSteve's News and Convenience StoreStourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3TXWalking directions to Steve's News and Convenience Store
0.4 miCostcutterWitley Avenue, Dudley, B63 4DUWalking directions to Costcutter

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 3RJ, 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 034AE01009734
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B63 3RJ

Is B63 3RJ (Hawne) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near B63 3RJ?

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.

What schools are near B63 3RJ?

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.

How deprived is the area around B63 3RJ?

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).

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

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).