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Cradley East

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About

Cradley East is a residential district within the larger town of Cradley, itself part of the Dudley Metropolitan Borough. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities built to serve the community. It sits on the slopes above the River Stour, with streets offering views across the valley.

The area's history is tied to the iron and chain-making industries that once dominated the Black Country. A specific local landmark is the former site of the Cradley Ironworks, which played a significant role in this heritage. Green spaces like Netherend Playing Fields provide recreational space for residents.

Area overview

On average Cradley East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cradley East is £43,981 per year. There are 3 schools in Cradley East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cradley East is home to around 10,213 people, with a population density of about 3,930.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cradley East Population
10,213
Population density
3,930.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.8(-15%)
Vehicle crime
6.17(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.58(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.21(-61%)
Burglary
3.72(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,125
79.52%
Pakistani
466
4.56%
Arab
456
4.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
208
2.04%
Other White
179
1.75%
Total population: 10,217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,909
23.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,853
22.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,491
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,335
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
882
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 8,108

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,327
31.1%
Owns outright
1,233
28.9%
Social rents from council
817
19.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
626
14.67%
Other social rented
162
3.8%
Total households: 4,267

Property prices in Cradley East

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Cradley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cradley East in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cradley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£274,250£3,009
Flats8£133,775£2,613
Semi-Detached50£225,000£2,703
Terraced39£200,000£2,452

10 years median price trend in Cradley East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley East.

All postcodes in Cradley East

B632HX

Humber Gardens

B632JZ

Lusbridge Close

B632BX

Colley Gate

B632DP

Beecher Street

B632LA

Colley Orchard

B632BB

Highfield Crescent

B632EH

Meres Road

B632DX

Beecher Road East

B632DA

Colley Gate

B632EN

Meres Road

B632LR

Severn Road

B632JS

Tregarron Road

B632AQ

Drews Holloway

B632JF

Tanhouse Lane

B632LU

Teme Road

B632HD

Beeches View Avenue

B632BU

Colley Gate

B632UE

Littlehill Crescent

B632US

West Road

B632YL

Juniper Rise

B632TQ

Century Way

B632NJ

Priestley Close

B632UX

Barrack Lane

B632AX

Banners Lane

B632XA

Burfield Road

B632SG

Pennant Drive

B632HY

Two Gates

B632HG

Abbey Road

B632SE

Banners Street

B632TA

Furlong Lane

B632BN

Maple Tree Lane

B632EY

Tree Acre Grove

B632SY

Spring Street

B632XH

Bath Meadow

B632JG

Tanhouse Lane

B632RZ

Overend Road

B632RY

Overend Road

B632NR

Park Road

B632AS

Elmbridge Close

B632EB

Beecher Road East

B632UB

Colley Lane

B632BA

Colman Hill Avenue

B632SU

Caslon Road

B632LY

Avon Road

B632TB

Furlong Lane

B632EW

Meres Road

B632TN

Colley Lane

B632BT

Maple Tree Lane

B632HJ

Hedgefield Grove

B632SZ

Spring Street

B632TH

Furlong Lane

B632UU

Long Innage

DY98RB

Folkes Road

B632HA

Beeches View Avenue

B632TR

Intended Street

B632HH

Abbey Road

B632BW

Maple Tree Lane

B632AT

Doverdale Close

B632AD

Drews Holloway South

B632BZ

Windmill Hill

B632AZ

Highfield Crescent

B632EA

Beecher Road East

B632ST

Hill Bank Road

B632LL

Holcroft Road

B633UX

Clancey Way

B632UH

Blue Ball Lane

DY98ND

The Hayes

B632JN

Chapelhouse Lane

B632NL

Severn Road

B632UJ

Lulworth Close

B632TJ

Batsman Close

B632JH

Whynot Street

B632LT

Teme Road

B632ED

Beecher Place

B632LP

Severn Road

B632HR

Willetts Drive

B632ES

Beeches View Avenue

B632BP

Beechcroft Estate

B632RX

Butchers Lane

B632SN

Furlong Lane

B632AF

Drews Holloway

B632AE

Drews Holloway

B632HF

Abbey Road

B632DH

Highfield Road

B632RL

Folkes Road

B632UL

Church Road

B632XB

Crowther Gardens

B632DN

Beecher Road

B632UG

Church Road

B632JU

Orchard Close

B632AP

Claines Road

B632JA

High Park Road

B632UN

Bethesda Gardens

B632UT

West Road South

B632LS

Severn Road

B632JX

Toys Lane

B632BF

Deer Park Gardens

B632BG

Carpenter Glade

B632UD

Colley Lane

B632BS

Ladysmith Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.