sentences:  It is considered the most affluent suburb of Halesowen, commanding the largest average house prices of all the suburbs in the town.The area is served by Lapal Primary School and Leasowes High School, the Royal Oak public house and a small cluster of shops opposite, including a newsagent/post office, bakery, fish and chip shop, Chinese take-away, pharmacy and general grocery store.Also to be found in the area the ruins of the 13th century Halesowen Abbey, located in a field off the Manor Way by-pass.