B63 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Fernbank Close, 0.5km from Hasbury in Halesowen. Administratively it sits within Hayley Green and Cradley South ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B63, B63 1BL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 1.8% 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 B63 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00049633 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNBANK CLOSE, B63 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNBANK CLOSE, B63 1BL.
294
50
£ 49,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B63 1BL's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £280k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B63 1BL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 274,500
8 sales · Mean £ 261,250
Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B63 1BL has low crime rates — 16 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
Lutley Primary School
Huntingtree Primary School
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School
Caslon Primary Community School
Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- All Occasions0.6 km
- JA Quality Meats0.5 km
- Murrays Healthcare0.5 km
- Thornhill News0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Huntingtree0.9 km
- Foxhunt Harvester Public House0.5 km
- Bigmouths Kitchen Halesowen0.6 km
- The Crafty Pint0.5 km
- Hare And Hounds Public House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Hasbury Methodist Church0.9 km
- Coffee Cups0.5 km
- Hasbury Lunch Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hasbury Chippy0.6 km
- Rooster0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath3.0 km
- Old Hill3.2 km
- Lye3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B631BL · Data under Open Government Licence