Upper Ashley Street is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B62 8HJ 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 Upper Ashley Street, Halesowen, B62 8HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B62 8HP, B62 8HH, B62 8HL, B62 8HU, B65 0HF, B62 8HX, B62 8LE, B65 0DN, B62 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B62 8HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.5% | 37.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 36.9% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 42.2% | 39.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 41.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 28.3% | 23.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 17.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 26.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.2% | 76.2% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 85.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 9.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 84.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Ashley Street was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Halesowen North average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Upper Ashley Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Halesowen North and the 246th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Upper Ashley Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-28 | £217,255 |
| 19 Upper Ashley Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-08-06 | £241,881 |
| 28 Upper Ashley Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-26 | £179,232 |
| 42 Upper Ashley Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-03-31 | £218,936 |
| 1 Upper Ashley Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-02-17 | £174,076 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Primary School Beeches Road , B65 0DA | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Hill Primary Academy Springfield Road , B62 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Green Primary School Narrow Lane , B62 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,449 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 | 2,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenn's Cafe | 37C Vicarage Road, Halesowen | 138 yd | |
| Bethel Chapel | Bethel Christian Fellowship, 40 Vicarage Road | 138 yd | |
| Three Diamonds Bar and Grill | 1 Horner Way | 222 yd | |
| The Coffee Tree | 395 Long Lane | 270 yd | |
| Artisan Expresso Bar | 168 Halesowen Street | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans | 12 Victoria Road, Halesowen | 230 yd | |
| The Little Beech | 158-159 Halesowen Street | 236 yd | |
| The Britannia | 124 Halesowen Street | 243 yd | |
| The Windmill's End | 393 Long Lane | 270 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | The Vine Inn, 11 High Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Pizza | 165 Halesowen Street | 243 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 163 Halesowen Street | 243 yd | |
| Mujeeb's | 8 Long Lane | 286 yd | |
| Love Peri Peri | 3 Market Place, High Street | 299 yd | |
| Tak's Fish and Chips | 176 High Street | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Halesowen Street | 245 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 179-180 High Street | 331 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | 168-169 High Street | 341 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 491 yd | |
| SEHR Convenience Store | 75 Long Lane, Halesowen | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Base Gym (Closed) OLDBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| St Pauls Drive Open Space ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Pro-Fitness NIMMINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Holt Farm Primary School (Closed) Holt Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Coombs Wood Cricket Club STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Olive Hill Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.