Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

LODGE CLOSE, B62 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE CLOSE, B62 0BG.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B62 0BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B62 0BG combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£755k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B62 0BG is a sought-after residential area on Lodge Close, 0.3km from Lapal in Halesowen. Administratively it sits within Halesowen South ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B62, B62 0BG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £755k, up 9.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B62 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00049586 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B62 0BG. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 620,000

5 sales · Mean £ 613,800

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B62 0BG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary8
Vehicle crime6
Other theft5
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Lapal Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils0.6 km
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Manor Way Primary Academy

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Tenterfields Primary Academy

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Howley Grange Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km
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Leasowes High School

Good989 pupils1.4 km
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The Earls High School

Good1215 pupils1.5 km
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Halesowen CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement197 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Halesowen Golf Club0.6 km
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
  • Lounge 1011.0 km
  • Halesowen Athletic & Cycling Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beijing House0.9 km
  • Kent Rd Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Upper Crust0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Falcon Service Station Esso1.0 km
  • The Corner Stores1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Eurest Compass at Sandvik (Uk) Ltd0.6 km
  • Miss Korea Restaurant & Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Hill3.1 km
  • Rowley Regis3.3 km
  • Cradley Heath4.7 km