Masons Close is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 2SX is located in the Cradley North & Wollescote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Masons Close, Halesowen, B63 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2SU, B63 2BS, B63 2ST, B63 2SW, B63 2SH, B63 2TA, B63 2TR, B63 2BT, B63 2RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B63 2SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 40.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 41.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 2SX this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 31.5% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 20% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 79.3% | 70.7% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 8.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 87.9% | 87.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 87.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 24% | 6.5% | 17.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masons Close was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Masons Close has the 38th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 504th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Masons Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-02-28 | £203,393 |
| 8 Masons Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,625 | 2015-04-27 | £96,652 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Academy Valley Road , B64 7LT | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corngreaves Academy Plant Street , B64 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,461 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 | 2,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,729 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 | 2,321 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,983 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Magic Coffeeshop | 105 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 376 yd | |
| Chinnar Balti Takeaway & Restaurant | 86 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 392 yd | |
| Rainbow Street | 130 Colley Gate, Cradley | 430 yd | |
| Vakas Balti | 64 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 460 yd | |
| Lime Gardens Retirement Village | Benjamin Drive, Cradley | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Sports and Social Club | Colley Lane, Cradley | 297 yd | |
| The Laurels Social Club | 100 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 392 yd | |
| Cradley Labour Club | Wilson Hall, Colley Gate | 392 yd | |
| The Little Chop House | 74 Windmill Hill, Cradley, Halesowen | 406 yd | |
| The Round of Beef Public House | 33 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chainmakers Fish & Chips | 120 Colley Gate, Cradley | 379 yd | |
| Mushy P's Fish and Chips | 89 Colley Lane, Cradley | 394 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza | 68 Windmill Hill, Halesowen | 420 yd | |
| Grill Box | 66 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 460 yd | |
| Terry's Plaice | Shop, 3-5 Beecher Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safebury's | 61-63 Colley Lane, Cradley | 394 yd | |
| Costcutter | Two Gates, Cradley | 977 yd | |
| Lidl | 17 Lower High Street | 1,051 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 74-75 High Street | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Cradley High School (Closed) Homer Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Timbertree Academy VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Timbertree Primary School (Closed) Graingers Lane | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.