Postcode report
Is B62 8HZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About B62 8HZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
B62 8HZ is a postcode in Halesowen North, Dudley, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B62 8HZ, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B62 8HZ are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B62 8HZ is based on Dudley 026 Census 2021. It covers 8,908 residents, 4,025 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near B62 8HZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B62 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £186k from 76 rolling sales, up 6.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B62 8HZ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B62 8HZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B62 8HZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 HMO licences, 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B62 8HZ
Is B62 8HZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B62 8HZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B62 8HZ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B62 8HZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B62 8HZ?
LocaleIQ matched B62 8HZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B62 8HZ?
The latest median sold price is £186k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B62 8HZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 HMO licences, 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.