Banners Lane is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 2AX 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 Banners Lane, Halesowen, B63 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2SD, B63 2TJ, B63 2TQ, B63 2SE, B63 2SL, B63 2TF, B63 2SF, B64 7NP, B63 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B63 2AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B63 2AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.3% | 52.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 26.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 58.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around B63 2AX this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 7.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 23.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 39.4% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 84.5% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.3% | 94.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banners Lane was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banners Lane has the 42nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 476th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25B Banners Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2026-02-13 | £258,000 |
| 23 Banners Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-09-26 | £240,899 |
| 27B Banners Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2025-09-26 | £91,827 |
| 23B Banners Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2025-09-22 | £250,528 |
| 9 Banners Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2024-05-02 | £228,879 |
B63 2AX 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 | 191 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Education | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbertree Primary School Valley Road , B64 7LT | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Academy Valley Road , B64 7LT | - not rated | 477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary School Colley Lane , B63 2TN | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,465 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley High School Homer Hill , B63 2UP | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 2,064 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 | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 5,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 5,361 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INNOV4TE Independent School Blantyre House, Barrack Lane , B63 2UX | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Theatre Project Huntingtree Park Centre , Huntingtree Park Road B63 4HY | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombswood Special School Laborem Place , B62 8BH | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Other independent 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 | 709 yd | |
| Chinnar Balti Takeaway & Restaurant | 86 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 761 yd | |
| Woodland Magic Coffeeshop | 105 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 774 yd | |
| Rainbow Street | 130 Colley Gate, Cradley | 919 yd | |
| Lime Gardens Retirement Village | Benjamin Drive, Cradley | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Round of Beef Public House | 33 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 708 yd | |
| The Little Chop House | 74 Windmill Hill, Cradley, Halesowen | 721 yd | |
| The Laurels Social Club | 100 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 761 yd | |
| Cradley Sports and Social Club | Colley Lane, Cradley | 826 yd | |
| Cradley Labour Club | Wilson Hall, Colley Gate | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Chippy | 86 Valley Road | 669 yd | |
| Hong Kong Delight | 88 Valley Road | 669 yd | |
| Grill Box | 66 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 709 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza | 68 Windmill Hill, Halesowen | 721 yd | |
| Terry's Plaice | Shop, 3-5 Beecher Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safebury's | 61-63 Colley Lane, Cradley | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timbertree Academy VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Old Hill Cricket Club HADEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 85.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.