B62 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Spies Lane, 0.7km from Quinton 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 0BL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.7% 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00049612 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPIES LANE, B62 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPIES LANE, B62 0BL.
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£ 49,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B62 0BL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B62 0BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £159k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B62 0BL. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
26 sales · Mean £ 166,573
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B62 0BL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lapal Primary School
Howley Grange Primary School
Leasowes High School
Quinton Church Primary School
Four Dwellings Academy
Hurst Green Primary School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Halesbury School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Quinton Methodist Church0.9 km
- Dilshad International0.9 km
- Full English Cafe0.8 km
- Beef Belly Grill0.9 km
- Coffee@Cogs0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Merchants0.9 km
- Parkes Traditional Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Beijing House0.1 km
- Howley Grange Fish Bar0.4 km
- Kent Rd Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Prestige Wines and Convenience0.4 km
- Centre Point1.0 km
- Lifestyle Extra0.9 km
- The Daily Deli0.9 km
- One Stop Stores Limited0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lounge 1010.1 km
- The Cobham Arms0.7 km
- Halesowen Golf Club0.6 km
- Stag & Three Horseshoes0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.5 km
- Old Hill2.9 km
- Langley Green4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B620BL · Data under Open Government Licence