Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

GORSTY HILL ROAD, B65 0HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSTY HILL ROAD, B65 0HD.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B65 0HD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 68.5% year-on-year.

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

B65 0HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorsty Hill Road, 0.6km from Cockshot in Halesowen. Administratively it sits within Halesowen North ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

For families considering a move, B65 0HD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 68.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B65 0HD are sourced from Output Area E00049574 (shared with 440 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 B65 0HD. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

7 sales · Mean £ 171,928

Terraced

£ 164,700

2 sales · Mean £ 164,700

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

B65 0HD has low crime rates — 35 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 offences114
Vehicle crime22
Public order13
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Highfields Primary School

Good432 pupils0.1 km
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Olive Hill Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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Temple Meadow Primary School

Good379 pupils1.1 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils1.1 km
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Halesbury School

Good155 pupils1.2 km
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Hurst Green Primary School

Good418 pupils1.4 km
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Ormiston Forge Academy

Good1654 pupils1.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • wilko0.8 km
  • Coombswood Shop0.1 km
  • Corner House Store0.2 km
  • Iqbal & Sons0.8 km
  • Shell Corner Drink Stop Ltd0.8 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans0.6 km
  • The Little Beech0.6 km
  • Coombs Wood Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • The Clock Inn0.9 km
  • The Swan Inn1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Dessert Corner0.8 km
  • Snooks Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Spice Fusion0.8 km
  • Black Jacks0.6 km
  • Hoodspot Desserts0.6 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Jaspers and Kebablicious0.8 km
  • J's Pizza0.6 km
  • Taste of Himalayan0.6 km
  • A K Grill0.7 km
  • Bangla Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • SEHR Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Hill0.8 km
  • Rowley Regis1.2 km
  • Cradley Heath3.1 km