B63 1JW is a sought-after residential area on Portsdown Road, 0.6km from Hayley Green 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 1JW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 88.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B63 1JW are sourced from Output Area E00049619 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTSDOWN ROAD, B63 1JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSDOWN ROAD, B63 1JW.
320
48
£ 49,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B63 1JW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B63 1JW — age 48, 92% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 88.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B63 1JW. The average age is 47.7. 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
Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
Terraced
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 162,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B63 1JW has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Lutley Primary School
Huntingtree Primary School
Caslon Primary Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Foxhunt Harvester Public House0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lye3.2 km
- Cradley Heath3.4 km
- Stourbridge Junction3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Waugh Drive0.3 km
- Hagley Road0.4 km
- Hagley Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B631JW · Data under Open Government Licence