Colley Lane is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 2TS 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 Colley Lane, Halesowen, B63 2TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2XB, B63 2TR, B63 2TW, B63 2UH, B63 2BT, B63 2UL, B63 2RU, B63 2UN, B63 2SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B63 2TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 54.4% | 54.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45.6% | 45.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 30.7% | 31.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 42.1% | 36% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 39.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 18.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 25.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 13.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 15.2% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.4% | 78.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 90.5% | 87.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 87.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colley Lane was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% higher than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colley Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 171st highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Colley Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2019-01-18 | £185,199 |
| 80 Colley Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2017-09-22 | £207,256 |
| 82 Colley Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2007-09-07 | £166,621 |
| 80 Colley Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2006-05-10 | £216,568 |
| 86 Colley Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1999-01-20 | £205,703 |
B63 2TS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,570 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 | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary School Colley Lane , B63 2TN | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Primary School Valley Road , B64 7LT | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Academy Valley Road , B64 7LT | - not rated | 931 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 | 3,232 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 | 520 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 2,322 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 | 2,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 3,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 4,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,716 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 | 548 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Theatre Project Huntingtree Park Centre , Huntingtree Park Road B63 4HY | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Gardens Retirement Village | Benjamin Drive, Cradley | 445 yd | |
| Rainbow Street | 130 Colley Gate, Cradley | 469 yd | |
| Woodland Magic Coffeeshop | 105 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 506 yd | |
| Lyde Green Cafe | 86 Lyde Green, Cradley | 512 yd | |
| Chinnar Balti Takeaway & Restaurant | 86 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Sports and Social Club | Colley Lane, Cradley | 283 yd | |
| Cradley Labour Club | Wilson Hall, Colley Gate | 461 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | 51 Lyde Green, Cradley | 479 yd | |
| The Laurels Social Club | 100 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 535 yd | |
| The Widders P H | Barrack Lane, Cradley | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mushy P's Fish and Chips | 89 Colley Lane, Cradley | 182 yd | |
| Chainmakers Fish & Chips | 120 Colley Gate, Cradley | 443 yd | |
| Lin's Wok | 52a Cradley Road | 494 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza | 68 Windmill Hill, Halesowen | 587 yd | |
| Grill Box | 66 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safebury's | 61-63 Colley Lane, Cradley | 182 yd | |
| Lidl | 17 Lower High Street | 867 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 74-75 High Street | 909 yd | |
| Costcutter | Two Gates, Cradley | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Cradley High School (Closed) Homer Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Timbertree Primary School (Closed) Graingers Lane | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Timbertree Academy VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 930 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.