Town Pop. 59,969

Living in Halesowen: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Halesowen comes out at 70/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 82/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 57/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 45/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 20 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (88) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: B32 postcode district.

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Halesowen scores 70 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 2,151 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 622 crimes

↑ 33% above national average

Vehicle crime 517 crimes

↑ 79% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 423 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 342 crimes

↑ 63% above national average

other 1,394 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 420 crimes
2 Parking Area 324 crimes
3 Shopping Area 279 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.4 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³

Green Space 49

Parks Ample 44

Sports Pitches Ample 29

Allotments Ample 8

Golf Courses Ample 3

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Ample 7

Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 36 in area · 41 within 4km

3Outstanding27Good3Requires Improvement3Ungraded

Cradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Lapal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
The Old Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Blackheath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Brandhall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Colley Lane Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Highfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Howley Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Huntingtree Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Hurst Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital2.5 mi

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital3.1 mi

Greet Urgent Care Centre6.4 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

7 GP surgeries in area 16 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,803 patients per GP

9dentists12pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)87.7%

available across Dudley

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.5%Unemployed3.5%Retired24.9%Student4.3%Other inactive11.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary30.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership68.9%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Dudley · 2026-27

A £1,430

B £1,668

C £1,907

D £2,145

E £2,622

F £3,098

G £3,575

H £4,290

Energy West Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Old Hill 1 mi

Rowley Regis 1.7 mi

Cradley Heath 1.8 mi

J3 M5 1.7 mi

J2 M5 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 40

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 26

Retail Shopping Ample 58

Takeaways Ample 33

Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£251,500	342
Detached	£395,000	67
Semi-detached	£260,000	152
Terraced	£217,000	91
Flat / Maisonette	£131,250	32

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Halesowen a nice place to live?

Yes, Halesowen is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Halesowen is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Halesowen?

Halesowen has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 5,449 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Halesowen?

Among the top-rated schools in Halesowen are Cradley CofE Primary School, Lapal Primary School and The Old Park School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 36 rated schools in Halesowen in total.

What are house prices like in Halesowen?

The current median house price in Halesowen is £251,500, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £395,000, semi-detached £260,000, terraced £217,000, flat £131,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 342 sales recorded in the past 12 months.