Spies Lane is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B62 9SL is located in the Halesowen South 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 Spies Lane, Halesowen, B62 9SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B62 9SN, B62 9BT, B62 9BW, B62 9BP, B62 9BL, B62 9BN, B62 9SH, B62 9BU, B62 9SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B62 9SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 27.3% | 35.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 49.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 40.7% | 49.3% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 18.4% | 16.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 33.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86% | 75% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 95.8% | 90.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 89.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spies Lane was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% higher than the Halesowen South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spies Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Halesowen South and the 351st highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 Spies Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-01-16 | £565,053 |
| 243 Spies Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-02-08 | £523,258 |
| 241 Spies Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 1999-06-25 | £502,090 |
| 241 Spies Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1997-07-25 | £403,648 |
B62 9SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,707 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 | 4,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howley Grange Primary School Howley Grange Road , B62 0HS | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton Church Primary School Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Primary School Apsley Road , B68 0QY | 2out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Green Primary School Narrow Lane , B62 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapal Primary School Priory Road , B62 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 2,510 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 | 2,391 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 | 1,012 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,658 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Methodist Church | Ridgeway Avenue, Halesowen | 249 yd | |
| Coffee@Cogs | 183 Spies Lane, Halesowen | 338 yd | |
| Reel Cinema | Hagley Road West, Halesowen | 345 yd | |
| Milano Lounge | 788 Hagley Road West | 564 yd | |
| Full English Cafe | 73 Halesowen Road, Halesowen | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag & Three Horseshoes | Halesowen Road, Halesowen | 592 yd | |
| Lounge 101 | 101 Kent Road, Halesowen | 759 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Manor Lane, Halesowen | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howley Grange Fish Bar | 2 Howley Grange Road, Halesowen | 281 yd | |
| Classic Fryer | 851 Hagley Road West, Birmingham | 404 yd | |
| Noble House | 71 Halesowen Road, Halesowen | 592 yd | |
| Marvil Take-Away Shop | 780 Hagley Road West | 641 yd | |
| Big John's (Retail) Limited | 782 Hagley Road West | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Quinton) | Hagley Road West | 490 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 74 Halesowen Road, Halesowen | 592 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Store | Spies Lane Filling Station, Spies Lane | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Group (Birmingham Hagley) 8-10 8-10 HAGLEY ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Leasowes Sport Centre LEASOWES SPORTS CENTRE LEASOWES SPORTS CENTRE KENT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Perryfields High School OLDACRE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Greenhill Alternative Learning Campus Playing Fields 224A 224A LONG LANE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Highfield Farm Recreation Ground STOURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Hurst Green Primary School NARROW LANE | grass pitches | 1,041 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.