Highfield Crescent is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 2BE is located in the Cradley North & Wollescote 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 Highfield Crescent, Halesowen, B63 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2AR, B63 2AY, B63 2BD, B63 2AS, B63 2AP, B63 2AZ, B63 2BA, B63 2BB, B63 2AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B63 2BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 52.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 36.5% | 38.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 43.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.5% | 42.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 17% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 26.9% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 15.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 17.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 82.4% | 71% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Arab | 9.5% | 15.3% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 91.9% | 88.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 88.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.5% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Crescent was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield Crescent has the 37th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 439th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Highfield Crescent, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2024-02-16 | £229,123 |
| 83 Highfield Crescent, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-12-20 | £169,683 |
| 24 Highfield Crescent, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-11-29 | £179,360 |
| 42 Highfield Crescent, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-05 | £218,300 |
| 47 Highfield Crescent, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-09-25 | £199,125 |
B63 2BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B63 2BE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Academy Valley Road , B64 7LT | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 5,134 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,749 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,921 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 445 yd | |
| Chinnar Balti Takeaway & Restaurant | 86 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 565 yd | |
| Woodland Magic Coffeeshop | 105 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 596 yd | |
| Rainbow Street | 130 Colley Gate, Cradley | 797 yd | |
| Lime Gardens Retirement Village | Benjamin Drive, Cradley | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Round of Beef Public House | 33 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 394 yd | |
| The Little Chop House | 74 Windmill Hill, Cradley, Halesowen | 499 yd | |
| The Laurels Social Club | 100 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 565 yd | |
| Lutley Oak Public House | 327 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen | 684 yd | |
| Cradley Labour Club | Wilson Hall, Colley Gate | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Box | 66 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 445 yd | |
| Terry's Plaice | Shop, 3-5 Beecher Road | 484 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza | 68 Windmill Hill, Halesowen | 489 yd | |
| Chainmakers Fish & Chips | 120 Colley Gate, Cradley | 731 yd | |
| Mushy P's Fish and Chips | 89 Colley Lane, Cradley | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safebury's | 61-63 Colley Lane, Cradley | 975 yd | |
| Costcutter | Two Gates, Cradley | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Timbertree Academy VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| The Scrolls Stourbridge Road | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.