B62 — HALESOWEN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B62

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B62 is £321,122, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B62 cost 11.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B62 have risen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£439,525	219
Semi-detached	£280,907	371
Terraced	£229,236	261
Flat	£139,304	64
All types	£321,122	954

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B62

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 46.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B62 has a crime rate well 43% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B62

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B62 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hurst Green Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Howley Grange Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Halesbury School	Other	Requires improvement	mi
Romsley St Kenelm's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Leasowes High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B62 are 332.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B62 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B62 — HALESOWEN

Area Summary

B62 (HALESOWEN) offers property prices near the national average (£321,122), low crime (43% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (332 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B61

BROMSGROVE

£333K

▼ 4.8% YoY

B63

HALESOWEN

£260K

▲ 30.1% YoY

B64

CRADLEY HEATH

£254K

▼ 1.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B62?

The average house price in B62 (HALESOWEN) is £321,122, based on 954 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is B62 a safe area to live?

Crime in B62 is significantly below the national average (46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B62?

There are 8 schools in or near B62. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B62?

Council tax in B62 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B62?

The average broadband download speed in B62 is 332 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B62 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B62 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.