Colman Hill is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 2AL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colman Hill, Halesowen, B63 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2AT, B63 2XH, B63 2XF, B63 2AP, B63 2AJ, B63 2AS, B63 2AU, B63 2AW, B63 2AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B63 2AL 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 | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 37.3% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 49.6% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 46.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.7% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.6% | 21.5% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 23.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 88.1% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98.6% | 93.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colman Hill was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colman Hill has the 30th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 377th lowest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bro Dawel Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-01-30 | £448,670 |
| Silverdale Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-09-16 | £547,113 |
| Bro Dawel Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2002-05-09 | £404,407 |
| Silverdale Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2001-06-08 | £371,235 |
| Lynton, 1 Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2001-05-04 | £324,962 |
B63 2AL 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Primary School Valley Road , B64 7LT | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Academy Valley Road , B64 7LT | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 3out of 4 | 1,062 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 | 4,056 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley High School Homer Hill , B63 2UP | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 3out of 4 | 1,851 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 | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 3,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 5,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 5,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhall Theatre Project Huntingtree Park Centre , Huntingtree Park Road B63 4HY | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INNOV4TE Independent School Blantyre House, Barrack Lane , B63 2UX | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School Tenterfields , B63 3LH | - not rated | 2,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vakas Balti | 64 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 650 yd | |
| Chinnar Balti Takeaway & Restaurant | 86 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 792 yd | |
| Woodland Magic Coffeeshop | 105 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 828 yd | |
| Blue Spice | 205 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen | 859 yd | |
| Short Cross Methodist Church | Attwood Street, Halesowen | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutley Oak Public House | 327 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen | 413 yd | |
| The Round of Beef Public House | 33 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 570 yd | |
| The Little Chop House | 74 Windmill Hill, Cradley, Halesowen | 720 yd | |
| The Laurels Social Club | 100 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 792 yd | |
| The Whitley | 211 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry's Plaice | Shop, 3-5 Beecher Road | 602 yd | |
| Grill Box | 66 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 650 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza | 68 Windmill Hill, Halesowen | 706 yd | |
| Sea City | 203 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen | 859 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 197 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Scrolls Stourbridge Road | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Timbertree Academy VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.