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B63 3SU

King Street

Belle Vale

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Detailed insights for B63 3SU

Overview

Postcode B63 3SU 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
191
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
37%
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

37%

Approximately 37.0% 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 138 ft away from B63 3SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawne near B63 3SU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
1,590 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
245
73.57%
Arab
32
9.61%
Chinese
14
4.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.3%
African
7
2.1%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
30.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.73%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
30.71%
Social rents from council
33
25.98%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.62%
Other social rented
14
11.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.87%
Total households: 127

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 3SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 3SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026116A, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3STTerracedFreehold£260,000
15 Sept 202540A, Whitefriars Drive, Halesowen, B63 3SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
28 Mar 202539A, Whitefriars Drive, Halesowen, B63 3SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
31 Mar 20259, Downing Street, Halesowen, B63 3TASemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
17 Dec 202552, Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, B63 3USTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B63 3SU postcode area, located within Hawne, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B63 3SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Earls High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHalesowen CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 mi16 plusHalesowen CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B63 3SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B63 3SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSteve's News and Convenience StoreStourbridge Road, Dudley, B63 3TXWalking directions to Steve's News and Convenience Store
0.3 miAldiEarls Way, Dudley, B63 3JSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAsdaThe Cornbow Centre, Halesowen, B63 4AJWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandHagley Street, Dudley, B63 3AUWalking directions to Iceland
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 3SU, 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 3SU

Is B63 3SU (Hawne) safe?

The area around B63 3SU 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 3SU?

The median sale price around B63 3SU 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 3SU?

There are 10 schools close to B63 3SU, including The Earls High School (Good), Halesowen CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Halesowen College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B63 3SU?

B63 3SU 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 3SU (Hawne) in Parliament and on the local council?

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