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About

Amblecote is a residential and industrial ward situated on the western edge of the Dudley borough, bordering the Staffordshire town of Stourbridge. The area is defined by its mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern estates, alongside pockets of light industry and commercial units. The land slopes towards the River Stour, which forms part of its southern boundary.

A notable local landmark is the Red House Glass Cone, a preserved 18th-century glassmaking furnace that stands as a museum within a public park. This structure points to the area's historical significance in the glass industry. Much of the ward is characterised by its main thoroughfares, with local amenities and green spaces like The Leys providing recreational areas for the community.

Area overview

On average Amblecote has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Amblecote is £50,646 per year. There are 3 schools in Amblecote: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Amblecote

Median price£243,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £310K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Amblecote area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amblecote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£365,000£326
Semi-Detached57£236,000£292
Terraced30£211,500£293
Flats23£150,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Amblecote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amblecote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£125,000£155,000£133,000
2017£227,500£110,475£162,250£158,750
2018£257,475£112,250£173,740£142,500
2019£267,000£123,000£175,000£150,000
2020£260,000£130,000£185,000£164,500
2021£295,000£120,000£200,000£187,500
2022£345,000£135,000£215,000£187,500
2023£349,950£150,000£238,750£218,250
2024£365,000£192,000£230,000£215,500
2025£362,586£137,500£235,000£225,000
2026£365,000£155,000£247,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amblecote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amblecote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£202£187£179
2017£229£172£210£177
2018£243£176£220£196
2019£248£187£221£237
2020£254£203£223£221
2021£280£210£240£209
2022£318£210£270£266
2023£325£239£292£317
2024£326£270£288£310
2025£326£236£303£310
2026£336£254£272£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amblecote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Amblecote in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Amblecote ward.

Local councillors

Wayne Lewis

Amblecote - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Amblecote

What is the average house price in Amblecote?

The median sale price in Amblecote is £243,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Amblecote?

Amblecote has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Amblecote?

Amblecote scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Amblecote sits around rank 23,403 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Amblecote?

The average household income in Amblecote is around £50,646 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Amblecote?

Amblecote is represented by 1 elected councillor: Wayne Lewis (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Amblecote

DY84LG

Dove Drive

DY84YX

Platts Drive

DY84EU

King William Street

DY84ES

King William Street

DY52YH

Amblecote Road

DY53PP

Oakhill Drive

DY84AP

Vicarage Road

DY53RL

Lambourne Way

DY84EE

Collis Street

DY84HZ

John Corbett Drive

DY84EY

King William Street

DY84EJ

Dennis Hall Road

DY53HW

Royal Close

DY53HZ

Fir Croft

DY84ET

Vale Street

DY84LA

Bredon Road

DY53QW

Lythwood Drive

DY84BF

Keller Walk

DY53FG

Silvester Way

DY84DR

The Houx

DY53NS

Rosemoor Drive

DY53NX

Cheyne Walk

DY84PY

Marylebone Close

DY84JT

Corbett Crescent

DY84LZ

Trinity Road

DY84LN

Clent Road

DY52XP

Cider Avenue

DY84BN

Brettell Lane

DY53FR

Northwood Way

DY84LX

Blithe Close

DY52YY

Mount Pleasant

DY84NA

Keats Close

DY84DP

Zouche Close

DY84DG

High Street

DY52TW

Blackhorse Lane

DY84AT

Jardine Close

DY84FN

Old Wharf Road

DY52XR

Cider Avenue

DY53NU

Blake Hall Close

DY84DU

Harrop Way

DY53SQ

Turners Lane

DY53TT

Wroxall Close

DY84JG

Trinity Road

DY84JX

Church Avenue

DY53JH

Stanhoe Close

DY84HA

Hill Street

DY52ST

Gayfield Avenue

DY84EW

Amblecote

DY52YQ

Amblecote Road

DY84DQ

School Drive

DY52XL

Thorns Avenue

DY84LF

Tamar Rise

DY53RF

Knarsdale Close

DY53YY

Millbrook Way

DY52BL

Walthamstow Court

DY53YU

Troutbeck Drive

DY84FG

Spillway Court

DY84DF

Piper Place

DY53DR

Tilston Drive

DY52SR

Channon Drive

DY84JD

Vicarage Road

DY84DY

Trefoil Gardens

DY53TZ

Shorwell Place

DY52BZ

Plants Hollow

DY84AX

Batchelor Close

DY52BW

Warner Drive

DY53YA

Waterside View

DY84HH

Holly Bush Lane

DY53FP

Batson Rise

DY84JU

Corbett Crescent

DY53FJ

Orme Close

DY52SU

Gayfield Avenue

DY53QZ

Hunstanton Close

DY84YY

Platts Crescent

DY53ER

Ashton Park Drive

DY52HH

Larksfield Mews

DY53XJ

Patterdale Way

DY84FP

Old Wharf Road

DY53JR

Sandringham Way

DY52XX

Wychbury Road

DY52YN

Mount Pleasant

DY52RJ

Vicarage Close

DY52BN

Monkswell Close

DY84HD

King William Street

DY52XU

Wychbury Road

DY84LP

Pennine Way

DY53JE

Gayfield Avenue

DY52BS

Thornton Drive

DY84FD

High Street

DY53QX

Salcombe Drive

DY84DD

Piper Place

DY84BS

Brettell Lane

DY84JN

Milton Close

DY53YE

Studley Drive

DY52BU

Gayfield Avenue

DY53FE

Culverhouse Drive

DY52BP

Gayfield Avenue

DY52SW

Southcott Avenue

DY53FD

Amelas Close

DY53NW

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