Hereward Rise is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B62 8AN is located in the Halesowen North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hereward Rise, Halesowen, B62 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B62 8AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 40.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 38.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42% | 44.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.5% | 17.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 19.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 28.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 91.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.1% | 94.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereward Rise was 355.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.8% higher than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hereward Rise has the 2nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 27th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lygon Court Hereward Rise, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £2,160,000 | 2022-09-14 | £2,277,344 |
| 19 Hereward Rise, Halesowen, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-08-12 | £379,139 |
| Unit 19 Hereward Rise, Halesowen, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2013-10-03 | £445,954 |
B62 8AN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Park Primary School Whittingham Road , B63 3TP | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Park Primary Academy Whittingham Road , B63 3TP | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfields Primary Academy Tenterfields , B63 3LH | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfields Primary School Tenterfields , B63 3LH | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Hill Primary Academy Springfield Road , B62 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | - not rated | 946 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School Tenterfields , B63 3LH | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombswood Special School Laborem Place , B62 8BH | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Theatre Project Huntingtree Park Centre , Huntingtree Park Road B63 4HY | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawne Basin Social Club | Hawne Basin, Hereward Rise | 231 yd | |
| Kits Kitchen Ltd | Makro Self Service Wholesalers, Pitcairn Drive | 260 yd | |
| Street Bike Cafe | 91-107 Dudley Road, Halesowen | 480 yd | |
| Basuri | 89 Dudley Road, Halesowen | 480 yd | |
| American Coffee Shack | Forge Lane, Halesowen | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Lodge | 15 Furnace Hill, Halesowen | 561 yd | |
| Halesowen Masonic Hall | Newfields Banqueting Suite, Masonic Hall | 766 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Bar and Grill | 153 Coombs Road, Halesowen | 970 yd | |
| Coombs Wood Sports & Social Club | Stewarts Road, Halesowen | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lantern | 89B Dudley Road, Halesowen | 486 yd | |
| Our Plaice | Dudley Road, Halesowen | 486 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Unit 1 Oak Lodge Buildings, Furnace Hill | 699 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 1, Whitehall Road | 849 yd | |
| New Rainbow Hill | 163 Coombs Road, Halesowen | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A, Dudley Road | 486 yd | |
| Aldi | Earlsway, Halesowen | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gym 212 (Closed) DUDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Coombs Wood Cricket Club Stewart Road | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Halesowen College School WHITTINGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| East Side Playing Field Furnace Lane | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Coombs Wood Cricket Club STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Newfield Lane Playing Fields Newfield Lane | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| The Earls High School FURNACE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Hawne Playing Fields NEWFIELD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Newfield Park Primary School WHITTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Halesowen Golf Club LEASOWES LANE | golf | 959 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 | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.