Side-by-side comparison of B50 Alcester and B62 Halesowen covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B62 is the more affordable option at £275,000 median vs £342,500 in B50. B50 has lower recorded crime (468 vs 1,608 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | B50 Alcester | B62 Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £342,500 | £275,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,484 | £2,145 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 468 | 1,608 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 64.4 | 66.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 86.8 | 88.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.