Alma Street is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 2JD is located in the Hayley Green & Cradley 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 Alma Street, Halesowen, B63 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2DP, B63 2JQ, B63 2DT, B63 2DN, B63 2ET, B63 2EW, B63 2EN, B63 2EH, B63 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B63 2JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 49.9% | 52% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 39.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 39.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 41.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 19.4% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 26.9% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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 | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91% | 86.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 95.4% | 93.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Street was 84.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alma Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 293rd highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Alma Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-08-22 | £211,795 |
| 40 Alma Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-07-11 | £167,558 |
| 57 Alma Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2025-04-30 | £233,547 |
| 46 Alma Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2024-12-13 | £91,103 |
| 42 Alma Street, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-12-06 | £185,329 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary School Colley Lane , B63 2TN | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,271 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 | 4,263 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 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 3out of 4 | 2,463 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 | 2,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,776 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 | 811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Theatre Project Huntingtree Park Centre , Huntingtree Park Road B63 4HY | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 406 yd | |
| Chinnar Balti Takeaway & Restaurant | 86 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 503 yd | |
| Woodland Magic Coffeeshop | 105 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 537 yd | |
| Rainbow Street | 130 Colley Gate, Cradley | 687 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Park Road, Cradley | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Round of Beef Public House | 33 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 351 yd | |
| Zestyzenga, Cradley Town Football Club | Beeches View Avenue, Cradley | 449 yd | |
| The Little Chop House | 74 Windmill Hill, Cradley, Halesowen | 464 yd | |
| The Laurels Social Club | 100 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 503 yd | |
| Why Not Inn | 1 Why Not Inn, Whynot Street, Cradley, Halesowen | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry's Plaice | Shop, 3-5 Beecher Road | 212 yd | |
| Grill Box | 66 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 406 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza | 68 Windmill Hill, Halesowen | 448 yd | |
| Chainmakers Fish & Chips | 120 Colley Gate, Cradley | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | Two Gates, Cradley | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cradley Town Football Club Beeches View Avenue | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 983 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.