Swanley Close, Halesowen, B62 0HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B62 0HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.6%	49.8%	-4.8%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	45.4%	50.2%	4.8%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of B62 0HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.4%	27.8%	-0.6%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	59.6%	1.7%	44.2%	15.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.3%	5.7%	-1.6%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	5.7%	6.1%	0.4%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.8%	48%	1.2%	48.4%	-0.4%
Good health	36.9%	33.7%	-3.2%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	10.2%	12.2%	2.0%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	5.4%	4.7%	-0.7%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.9%	16.5%	-3.4%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	10.9%	-4.8%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14.9%	-2.0%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.5%	0.8%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	14.9%	2.3%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	32.3%	6.2%	33.8%	-1.5%
Other	3.1%	4%	0.9%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	4.4%	6.1%	1.7%	3.1%	3.0%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.0%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	89.5%	88.5%	-1.0%	81.4%	7.1%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.9%	93.6%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	94.3%	0.1%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	1.1%	-3.3%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	48.9%	46.2%	2.7%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	3.9%	0.9%	3.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Swanley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swanley Close was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Bartley Green average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Swanley Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Bartley Green and the 317th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in B62 0HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Swanley Close are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Swanley Close, Halesowen, B62 0HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B62 0HQ

Average Price
£307,025

Semi-Detached
£319,215

Terraced
£309,724

Detached
£277,244

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swanley Close

Average Price
£315,497

Semi-Detached
£326,083

Terraced
£309,417

Detached
£298,901

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swanley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Swanley Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-02-23	£263,613
8 Swanley Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2019-07-12	£340,806
10 Swanley Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2018-10-08	£289,882
2 Swanley Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2017-11-03	£284,893
5 Swanley Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£156,000	2014-02-07	£283,330

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B62 0HQ

Employment

B62 0HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in B62 0HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	87
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	28
Education	21
Manufacturing	17
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU	4out of 4	3,038 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB	3out of 4	3,535 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD	4out of 4	3,614 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lapal Primary School Priory Road , B62 0BZ	3out of 4	866 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Howley Grange Primary School Howley Grange Road , B62 0HS	3out of 4	1,072 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy Quinton Road West , Quinton B32 1PJ	2out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodgate Primary School Lutley Grove , Bartley Green B32 3PN	3out of 4	1,390 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nonsuch Primary School Wood Leasow , Woodgate Valley B32 3SE	2out of 4	1,648 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ	3out of 4	1,219 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ	4out of 4	1,671 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ	3out of 4	1,756 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT	4out of 4	2,184 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE	3out of 4	2,383 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA	- not rated	2,906 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH	- not rated	5,422 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH	2out of 4	5,348 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT	- not rated	2,174 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR	3out of 4	2,621 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS	3out of 4	3,808 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG	- not rated	3,944 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	4out of 4	4,652 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Woodgate Valley Country Park Cafe	Clapgate Lane, Birmingham		420 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Crown	Old Crown, Carters Lane	275 yd
The Cobham Arms	217 Howley Grange Road, Halesowen	447 yd
The Royal Oak	Manor Lane, Halesowen	1,080 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Woodgate Chippy	47 Woodgate Lane, Birmingham		452 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodgate Valley Clapgate Lane	grass pitches	422 yd
Lapal Primary School PRIORY ROAD	grass pitches	979 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B62 0HQ