Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

BROOKSIDE CLOSE, B63 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE CLOSE, B63 1BX.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B63 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £260k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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B63 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Brookside Close, 0.4km from Huntingtree 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 1BX offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00049627 (shared with 5 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 B63 1BX. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

2 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

B63 1BX has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Huntingtree Primary School

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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Caslon Primary Community School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Lutley Primary School

Good614 pupils0.9 km
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Windsor High School and Sixth Form

Good1754 pupils1.3 km
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St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School

Good205 pupils1.4 km
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Colley Lane Primary Academy

Good569 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Terry's Plaice0.9 km
  • Joe's Plaice0.9 km
  • Hasbury Chippy1.0 km
  • Rooster1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • All Occasions1.0 km
  • Maan News0.7 km
  • JA Quality Meats0.5 km
  • Murrays Healthcare0.5 km
  • Sauls News And General Store0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Huntingtree0.9 km
  • Cradley Town Football Club0.7 km
  • The Crafty Pint0.9 km
  • Lutley Oak Public House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Coffee Cups0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath2.4 km
  • Old Hill2.8 km
  • Lye2.9 km