POSTCODE DECISION REPORT

B62 8JN postcode decision report

Strong move-check signal

Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 10 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.

Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schoolsSold prices through 21 Mar 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 21 Mar 2025Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 10 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
  • Median sold price, last 5 years £232,500Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 21 Mar 2025
  • Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
  • Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
  • Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
  • Nearby schools 10 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up

Joined postcode brief

Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.

Median sold price, last 5 years

Strong sample

Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 21 Mar 2025.

Broadband

Strong broadband coverage

Gigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.

Flood risk

No direct flood match

The current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.

Transport

10 within 400m

B62 8JN links 10 transport stops within 400m and 39 within 800m. 10 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Southwick Rd (BCT) at about 180m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Rowley Regis Rail Station at about 917m.

Local business

146 within 1200m

B62 8JN currently links 146 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 46 food and drink, 29 personal services, 20 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Unique Barbers at about 180m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.

Planning watch

No nearby matches

No nearby planning rows matched B62 8JN in the current live coverage yet.

Nearby schools

10 nearby school rows

10 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for B62 8JN. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.

Crime

Latest month 6

B62 8JN has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 6 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 120, and vehicle crime is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 31 postcode rows in this seam.

Median sold price, last 5 years

£232,500

Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 21 Mar 2025.

Local business

This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of B62 8JN, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.

Amenity availability

Convenience score 100/100

Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.

Amenity group

Food and drink

46 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (23), cafe (14), restaurant (9).

Amenity group

Personal services

29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (17), beauty (12).

Amenity group

Nightlife

20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (19), bar (1).

Amenity group

Retail

18 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (9), diy (4), mobile phone (3).

Closest mapped places

Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.

Personal services

Unique Barbers

Hairdresser at Malt Mill Ln.

Food and drink

Jade

Fast Food at 290, Long Lane.

Food and drink

The Cosy Café

Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.

Food and drink

Jasper's Pizza

Fast Food at Long Lane.

Food and drink

Penny's Fish & Chips

Fast Food at 59, Long Lane.

Grocery

Munir Bros

Supermarket at 48-49, Long Lane.

Nearby schools

Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.

Primary

Howley Grange Primary School

Primary option in B62 0HS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Hurst Green Primary School

Primary option in B62 9NZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Lapal Primary School

Primary option in B62 0BZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

School comparison

Compare nearby schools

Open side-by-side school comparison for B62 8JN before you shortlist homes.

Open school comparison

Recommended tool

Check planning again

Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.

Open planning watch tool

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Check broadband and mobile

Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around B62 8JN.

Open broadband checker

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Check flood risk

Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.

Open flood risk checker

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Read postcode and area guides

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Use viewing and offer planners

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Follow up action

Ask vetted agents

If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering B62 8JN.