Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

PRIORY ROAD, B62 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY ROAD, B62 0BZ.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B62 0BZ 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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. B62 0BZ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £442k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £442k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.

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

B62 0BZ is a sought-after residential area on Priory Road, 0.4km from Lapal in Halesowen. Administratively it sits within Halesowen South ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

For serious buyers, B62 0BZ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k, up 24.1% 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00049612 (shared with 8 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 0BZ. 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

White / British79.6%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 527,500

1 sales · Mean £ 527,500

Terraced

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 328,333

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 294,333

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

B62 0BZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Vehicle crime10
Shoplifting9
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Lapal Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils0.0 km
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Howley Grange Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km
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Leasowes High School

Good989 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Way Primary Academy

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils1.5 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.5 km
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Tenterfields Primary Academy

Good223 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Prestige Wines and Convenience0.8 km
  • Grange Pharmacy0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Lounge 1010.4 km
  • Cobham Arms0.5 km
  • The Old Crown1.0 km
  • The Cobham Arms0.5 km
  • Halesowen Golf Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Coffee@Cogs0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food Store0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Beijing House0.3 km
  • Howley Grange Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Kent Rd Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Upper Crust0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.9 km
  • Old Hill3.1 km
  • Langley Green4.9 km