Albert Road, Halesowen, B63 4SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B63 4SW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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	51.3%	47.6%	-3.7%	51.0%	-3.4%
Male	48.8%	52.4%	3.6%	49.0%	3.4%

Partnership Status

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	36.3%	38.8%	2.5%	37.9%	0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	48.9%	40.8%	-8.1%	44.2%	-3.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	4.6%	2%	-2.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	5.3%	11%	5.7%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	5%	5.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	43.8%	45.7%	1.9%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	37.5%	34.6%	-2.9%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	13.1%	15.2%	2.1%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	4.1%	3.2%	-0.9%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26%	25.6%	-0.4%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	9.8%	-5.1%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	14.2%	-1.1%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	8.3%	4.9%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	17.3%	3.6%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	22.5%	22.8%	0.3%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	4.2%	2%	-2.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.8%	1%	-1.8%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	87.2%	93%	5.8%	81.4%	11.6%
Arab	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	95.9%	96.5%	0.6%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0%	1%	1.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	1.9%	-1.2%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	96.5%	1.5%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	18.5%	13.5%	5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	45.9%	46.2%	-0.3%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Albert Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 220.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.9% higher than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Albert Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 66th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 357.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B63 4SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Albert Road are based on 147 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dudley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Albert Road, Halesowen, B63 4SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for B63 4SW

Average Price
£223,921

Semi-Detached
£228,234

Terraced
£200,583

Detached
£308,941

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Albert Road

Average Price
£243,647

Semi-Detached
£244,961

Terraced
£204,006

Detached
£333,887

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Albert Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Albert Road, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-05-08	£201,254
2 Albert Road, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£148,750	2025-03-18	£151,315
23 Albert Road, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2025-02-14	£233,350
14 Albert Road, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2025-01-22	£173,698
61 Albert Road, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-11-27	£229,687

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B63 4SW

Employment

B63 4SW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	9
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	25
Education	17
Manufacturing	14
Financial and insurance activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	10
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School Hagley Road , Hasbury B63 4QD	3out of 4	425 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY	3out of 4	684 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lutley Primary School Brookwillow Road , B63 1BU	3out of 4	857 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School Bundle Hill , B63 4AR	4out of 4	902 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halesowen CofE Primary School High Street , B63 3BB	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,024 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL	4out of 4	1,592 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ	3out of 4	3,485 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU	3out of 4	3,899 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS	3out of 4	4,456 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA	- not rated	1,895 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR	3out of 4	4,004 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY	4out of 4	4,417 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB	- not rated	4,729 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND	- not rated	4,873 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL	4out of 4	5,063 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hasbury Lunch Club	89 Albert Road, Halesowen	329 yd
Hasbury Methodist Church	97 Albert Road, Halesowen	329 yd
Halesowen Golf Range	Quarry Lane, Halesowen	425 yd
Coffee Cups	31 Thornhill Road, Halesowen	598 yd
Ameena	192 Hagley Road, Halesowen	627 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crafty Pint	8 Wassell Road, Halesowen	173 yd
Rose And Crown Public House	Hagley Road, Halesowen	249 yd
Bigmouths Kitchen Halesowen	Rose And Crown Public House, Hagley Road	250 yd
The Hagley	238 Hagley Road, Halesowen	463 yd
Foxhunt Harvester Public House	Hagley Road, Hayley Green	850 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hasbury Chippy	352 Hagley Road, Halesowen	153 yd
Rooster	372 Hagley Road, Halesowen	316 yd
Lucky House	184 Hagley Road, Halesowen	627 yd
Joe's Plaice	73 Alexandra Road, Halesowen	914 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	364-368 Hagley Road, Halesowen	316 yd
Co-op	218 Hagley Road, Halesowen	463 yd
Co-Op	93 Bassnage Road, Halesowen	525 yd
Lidl UK GMBH	Hagley Road, Halesowen	987 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Margarets At Hasbury Primary School And Nursery HAGLEY ROAD	grass pitches	298 yd
Huntingtree Park BASSNAGE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	440 yd
Cavalier Drive Playing Field AMENITY OPEN SPACE AMENITY OPEN SPACE HIGHFIELD LANE	grass pitches	740 yd
Our Lady And St Kenelm Rc Primary School BUNDLE HILL	grass pitches	895 yd
Lutley Primary School BROOKWILLOW ROAD	grass pitches	923 yd
Windsor High School And Sixth Form RICHMOND STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,007 yd
Universal Fitness (Closed) Regent House Regent House Queensway	health and fitness suite	1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B63 4SW