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Area guide · West Midlands

Living in Halesowen

A snapshot of life in Halesowen, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Halesowen is a town in West Midlands, West Midlands with a population of 60,103. The average house price is £314,887 and the overall crime rate is 74.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Halesowen ranks

Population

60,103

Avg House Price

£314,887

Crime Rate

74.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

462 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,191

Median Age

43.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Halesowen's detached homes (£410,480) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£126,129).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Halesowen prices have risen 69% over the last 9 years (£186,684 → £314,887).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£410,480£389,000152
Semi-Detached£277,783£262,000349
Terraced£224,611£210,000204
Flat£126,129£130,00076

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Halesowen is 74.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Halesowen: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 18 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools18
Primary15
Secondary3
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Caslon Primary Community SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Colley Lane Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Cradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Halesowen CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Howley Grange Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Huntingtree Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hurst Green Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Lapal Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Leasowes High SchoolSecondaryGood
Lutley Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Manor Way Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Newfield Park Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Olive Hill Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC SchoolPrimaryGood
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Tenterfields Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
The Earls High SchoolSecondaryGood
Windsor High School and Sixth FormSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Halesowen averages 462 Mbps — 362% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Halesowen homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.1
% Rated C or Above56.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,153

Demographics & Economy

Population60,103
Median Age43.9
Median Household Income£30,191
Employment Rate55.1%
Owner Occupied66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified25%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Halesowen?
The average house price in Halesowen is £314,887 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Halesowen?
The most affordable entry point in Halesowen is a flat, with an average price of £126,129.
Is Halesowen a safe place to live?
Halesowen has a recorded crime rate of 74.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Halesowen?
Halesowen has 18 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Halesowen?
Average broadband download speeds in Halesowen are around 462 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.9% of premises.
How big is Halesowen?
Halesowen is a settlement in West Midlands with a population of approximately 60,103.

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