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B63 4NW

Laymoor Drive

Belle Vale

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Overview

Postcode B63 4NW is located in a major urban area, within the Belle Vale ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Halesowen Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halesowen Town is £47,606 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill, about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bournes Crescent Open Space.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Halesowen Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,912 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Halesowen Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.3%

Approximately 21.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Halesowen Town is £47,606 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B63 4NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Halesowen Town near B63 4NW 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B63 4NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBournes Crescent Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Bournes Crescent Open Space
0.3 miBlack Country Urban ForestSmallWalking directions to Black Country Urban Forest

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
6,153.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.68(+3%)
Shoplifting
15.55(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.65(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.43(-40%)
Burglary
6.43(+58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
71.51%
Arab
51
14.53%
Pakistani
20
5.7%
Other Asian
10
2.85%
Indian
8
2.28%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
23.1%
No qualifications
58
20.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
18.05%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
39.37%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.35%
Social rents from council
27
21.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.36%
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 4NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B63 4NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 202519, High Farm Road, Halesowen, B63 4JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
22 Aug 20251, Tenlands Road, Halesowen, B63 4JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
20 Nov 202537, Elizabeth Road, Halesowen, B63 4BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,500
08 Sept 202537, Elizabeth Road, Halesowen, B63 4BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,900
25 Jun 202525, Albrighton Road, Halesowen, B63 4JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the B63 4NW postcode area, located within Halesowen Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B63 4NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHuntingtree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Kenelm RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B63 4NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressHagley Road, Dudley, B63 4JSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBassnage Road Co-opAshfield Grove, Dudley, B63 4LDWalking directions to Bassnage Road Co-op
0.5 miLidlHagley Road, Dudley, B63 4RHWalking directions to Lidl

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 4NW, 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)Halesowen TownE02002038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 039AE01009732
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2015-03-01

Frequently asked questions about B63 4NW

Is B63 4NW (Halesowen Town) safe?

The area around B63 4NW records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B63 4NW?

The median sale price around B63 4NW in Halesowen Town is £241,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B63 4NW?

There are 10 schools close to B63 4NW, including Huntingtree Primary School (Good), St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School (Good) and Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B63 4NW?

B63 4NW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,912 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B63 4NW (Halesowen Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B63 4NW is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Blythe (Reform UK).