Postcode report
Is B63 4HQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About B63 4HQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
B63 4HQ is a postcode in Halesowen South, Dudley, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B63 4HQ, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B63 4HQ are local prosperity and health, while jobs 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 B63 4HQ is based on Dudley 043 Census 2021. It covers 8,024 residents, 2,105 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 86% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 7% 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 10/10.
For property prices near B63 4HQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B63 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £249k from 66 rolling sales, up 2.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B63 4HQ can compare 7 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 1 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 B63 4HQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B63 4HQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 B63 4HQ
Is B63 4HQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% 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 B63 4HQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B63 4HQ?
7 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 B63 4HQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B63 4HQ?
LocaleIQ matched B63 4HQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B63 4HQ?
The latest median sold price is £249k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B63 4HQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.