The Alders is in Romsley, Halesowen and in Bromsgrove district. B62 0PT is located in the Belbroughton & Romsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Alders, Romsley, Halesowen, B62 0PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B62 0PJ, B62 0PS, B62 0PG, B62 0NY, B62 0PQ, B62 0PL, B62 0PR, B62 0NZ, B62 0PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B62 0PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.5% | 49.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 0PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 24.6% | 25.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 57.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 44.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 41.2% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.3% | 17.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 36.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97% | 92.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Alders was 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the Belbroughton & Romsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Alders has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Belbroughton & Romsley and the 93rd highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Alders, Halesowen, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-08-07 | £424,583 |
| 4 The Alders, Halesowen, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2013-02-08 | £432,005 |
| 6 The Alders, Halesowen, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2011-04-21 | £489,883 |
| 6 The Alders, Halesowen, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2007-06-29 | £501,156 |
| 3 The Alders, Halesowen, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2004-06-09 | £464,850 |
B62 0PT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B62 0PT 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 0PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 5,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romsley St Kenelm's CofE Primary School Bromsgrove Road , Romsley B62 0LF | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lutley Primary School Brookwillow Road , B63 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School Hagley Road , Hasbury B63 4QD | 3out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reaside Academy Tresco Close , Frankley B45 0HY | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clent Parochial Primary School Clent Parochial Primary School , Bromsgrove Road DY9 9QP | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 4out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swallows Nest | 40 Bromsgrove Road, Romsley | 472 yd | |
| The Sun Hotel | 101 Bromsgrove Road, Romsley | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Op | 5 St Kenelms Road, Romsley | 370 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Romsley Playing Field ST. KENELMS ROAD | grass pitches | 173 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.54 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.