Linnet Close is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B62 8TW is located in the Belle Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linnet Close, Halesowen, B62 8TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B62 8TN, B62 8TR, B63 3NQ, B62 8TL, B62 8AA, B62 8WG, B62 8TJ, B63 3NE, B62 8TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B62 8TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.6% | 32% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 48.6% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 19.9% | 15.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.3% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 93.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.5% | 95.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linnet Close was 217.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.3% higher than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Linnet Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 69th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 167.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Linnet Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2025-01-15 | £233,720 |
| 8 Linnet Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-11-09 | £232,694 |
| 14 Linnet Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-14 | £269,134 |
| 47 Linnet Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-02-15 | £231,922 |
| 25 Linnet Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2021-02-10 | £292,525 |
B62 8TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,301 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 | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Beeches Road , B65 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Hill Primary Academy Springfield Road , B62 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen CofE Primary School High Street , B63 3BB | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 705 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 | 1,836 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,431 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 | 4,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 4,291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antania's Café | Unit 1b Western Business Park, Coombs Road, Halesowen | 265 yd | |
| Kits Kitchen Ltd | Makro Self Service Wholesalers, Pitcairn Drive | 431 yd | |
| Kitchen at Loyal Lodge | 15 Furnace Hill, Halesowen | 519 yd | |
| Bistro at B63 | Halesowen College, Whittingham Road | 659 yd | |
| Starbucks Block 11 | Halesowen College, Whittingham Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Lodge | 15 Furnace Hill, Halesowen | 519 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Bar and Grill | 153 Coombs Road, Halesowen | 584 yd | |
| Halesowen Masonic Hall | Newfields Banqueting Suite, Masonic Hall | 817 yd | |
| Bell and Bear Inn | The Bell And Bear Inn, 71 Gorsty Hill Road | 836 yd | |
| Regis Masonic Hall | 395 Halesowen Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shop | Unit 1 Oak Lodge Buildings, Furnace Hill | 367 yd | |
| Our Plaice | Dudley Road, Halesowen | 394 yd | |
| New Rainbow Hill | 163 Coombs Road, Halesowen | 584 yd | |
| Taks Fish & Chips | 155 Coombs Road, Halesowen | 584 yd | |
| Afrilicken Junction Restaurant Ltd | Lodgefield Road, Halesowen | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A, Dudley Road | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coombs Wood Cricket Club Stewart Road | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Gym 212 (Closed) DUDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Halesowen College School WHITTINGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| Newfield Park Primary School WHITTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Hawne Playing Fields NEWFIELD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Newfield Lane Playing Fields Newfield Lane | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| East Side Playing Field Furnace Lane | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Coombs Wood Cricket Club STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| The Earls High School FURNACE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| The Grove OLD HAWNE LANE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.