Side-by-side comparison of B62 Halesowen and B69 Oldbury covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B69 is the more affordable option at £205,000 median vs £275,000 in B62. B62 has lower recorded crime (1,608 vs 4,111 offences over 13 months). B69 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | B62 Halesowen | B69 Oldbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £275,000 | £205,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,145 | £2,244 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,608 | 4,111 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | - |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 66.6 | 88.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.4 | 91.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 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.