Side-by-side comparison of B63 Halesowen and B66 Smethwick covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B66 is the more affordable option at £185,000 median vs £240,000 in B63. B63 has lower recorded crime (2,829 vs 5,001 offences over 13 months). B63 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | B63 Halesowen | B66 Smethwick |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £240,000 | £185,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,145 | £2,244 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,829 | 5,001 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 95.9 | 79.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.1 | 99.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 69.0 |
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.