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Brierley Hill

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About

Brierley Hill is a town in the Dudley borough of the West Midlands, located around 5 miles south of Dudley town centre. It lies near the intersection of the A461 and A4037 roads, with the Dudley Canal running through the area. The town has a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, including the Merry Hill shopping centre, one of the largest retail destinations in the region.

The area has historical ties to the iron and glass industries, with remnants of its industrial past still visible. Brierley Hill is served by several bus routes and is close to the Dudley Light Rail system, providing transport links to surrounding areas. The town features parks like Silver Jubilee Park, offering green spaces for recreation. Local amenities include schools, healthcare facilities, and a range of shops and eateries, catering to everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Brierley Hill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 225 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brierley Hill is £36,151 per year. There are 3 schools in Brierley Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brierley Hill is home to around 7,709 people, with a population density of about 2,645.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
225
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brierley Hill Population
7,709
Population density
2,645.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,655
73.37%
Pakistani
781
10.13%
Other White
322
4.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
148
1.92%
African
140
1.82%
Total population: 7,707

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,114
29.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
883
23.63%
Owns outright
694
18.57%
Owns with a mortgage
672
17.98%
Other social rented
255
6.82%
Total households: 3,737

Property prices in Brierley Hill

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Brierley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £270,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brierley Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brierley Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£239,000
Flats13£87,000
Semi-Detached15£175,000
Terraced33£161,500

10 years median price trend in Brierley Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brierley Hill.

All postcodes in Brierley Hill

DY51TE

Pedmore Road

DY53UU

Pheasant Street

DY53SR

Carder Drive

DY20RH

Pedmore Road

DY51XJ

The Waterfront

DY52SG

Hill Street

DY53QG

Church Street

DY53AW

High Street

DY53PY

Church Hill

DY52UJ

Hill Street

DY52TD

The Goss

DY52YS

Mount Pleasant

DY51XG

Waterfront East

DY52SB

Lower Derry Street

DY53UR

Leys Road

DY53UJ

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

DY52UW

The Promenade

DY59BW

Waterfront West

DY53SH

Moor Street

DY51QX

Central Way

DY52UD

Little Potter Street

DY51SN

The Merry Hill Centre

DY51TR

Two Woods Lane

DY53EU

Bell Street

DY51RJ

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

DY53XA

Lindsey Place

DY53ET

High Street

DY53DL

Talbot Street

DY51UA

Level Street

DY51XR

Waterfront East

DY20RE

Pedmore Road

DY52TP

Delph Road

DY53JB

High Street

DY53EX

Bell Street South

DY53QE

Lancaster Road

DY53PT

Church Street

DY53AU

High Street

DY52UH

Hill Street

DY51SX

Times Square Avenue

DY51BH

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

DY53XU

Newtown

DY52UY

The Promenade

DY51HA

Dudley Road

DY51LG

Dudley Road

DY51SA

Merry Hill

DY51QT

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

DY53SW

Moor Street

DY53JS

Brettell Lane

DY53SN

Lindsey Place

DY51XA

Waterfront East

DY51QL

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

DY52UZ

The Promenade

DY51AH

Canal Street

DY53XE

Norwood Road

DY52TG

Corbett Road

DY53DH

Talbot Street

DY51RH

Bent Street

DY51TB

Sterling Park

DY52GA

Nine Locks Ridge

DY53PX

Church Hill

DY52UB

Little Potter Street

DY51SR

The Merry Hill Centre

DY53SU

Moor Street

DY51SF

Central Way

DY53XG

Norwood Road

DY53DX

Talbot Street

DY52TJ

Mill Street

DY51XE

Waterfront East

DY51XP

The Embankment

DY51XH

Waterfront East

DY53SP

Moor Street

DY51SW

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

DY53DT

Talbot Street

DY51SY

The Merry Hill Centre

DY51QZ

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

DY59AR

Waterfront West

DY51LQ

Dudley Road

DY53BU

High Street

DY53XB

Lindsey Place

DY53EA

Moor Street

DY53UZ

Belle Isle

DY53GZ

Foxdale Drive

DY52RR

South Street

DY51LF

Fens Pool Avenue

DY53HD

Fenton Street

DY53XX

Cressett Lane

DY53HH

Fenton Street

DY51XF

Waterfront East

DY53QD

Church Street

DY53DY

Parkes Street

DY53QP

Church Street

DY52TY

Delph Road

DY51SS

The Merry Hill Centre

DY51LN

Waterfront West

DY53SY

Tyzack Close

DY53HR

Station Road

DY53XY

Cressett Avenue

DY53EE

Albion Street

DY53ED

High Street

DY53AP

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.