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B62

HALESOWEN

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B62 encompasses HALESOWEN and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £321,122
1yr change ▲ 1.6%
Crime 43% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£321,122

▲ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% above national avg

Crime Rate

46.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

43% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

332 Mbps

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.

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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

£311K £317K £324K £330K £336K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

0

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

57

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.

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332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B6

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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Frequently Asked Questions about B62 HALESOWEN

What is the average house price in B62 HALESOWEN?
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 HALESOWEN 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 is the population of B62 HALESOWEN?
The population of B62 (HALESOWEN) is approximately 1,183,618 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B62 HALESOWEN?
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.

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