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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 average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £245K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Cradley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £408,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cradley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£301,750£300
Semi-Detached54£225,000£252
Terraced40£187,300£229
Flats6£135,500£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cradley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£100,500£124,000£125,300
2017£185,000£97,000£143,000£128,000
2018£231,750£97,000£150,000£144,975
2019£227,500£102,000£161,000£145,000
2020£210,000£105,750£159,000£150,000
2021£255,500£115,000£172,000£159,000
2022£263,750£135,000£205,000£174,000
2023£247,500£121,500£202,500£175,000
2024£320,000£120,000£211,250£180,000
2025£350,000£133,775£225,000£200,000
2026£218,500£136,000£215,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cradley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£165£132£147
2017£190£146£176£153
2018£182£170£186£182
2019£231£157£187£162
2020£237£174£189£169
2021£269£192£209£181
2022£288£236£234£211
2023£252£197£240£215
2024£277£187£241£205
2025£279£243£253£224
2026£343£209£251£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cradley East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cradley East 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.

All postcodesin Cradley East

B632LX

Avon Road

B632AN

Stourdell Road

B632PL

Middletree Road

B632AR

Ribbesford Close

B632DY

Parkside Road

B632AY

Highfield Crescent

B632TE

The Infield

B632SR

Hillside Avenue

B632DZ

Parkside Road

B632ET

Fatherless Barn Crescent

B632AG

Drews Holloway

B632RU

Butchers Lane

B632AW

Stourdell Road

B632TW

Colley Lane

B632SJ

The Close

B632DJ

Beecher Road

B632RA

Park Lane

B632EZ

Tree Acre Grove

B632SP

Timberdine Close

B632XF

Shelton Lane

B632NS

Park Road

B632LZ

Avon Road

B632SX

Masons Close

B632LN

Two Gates Lane

B632DE

Barnswood Close

B632DW

Beecher Road

B632JB

Clent View Road

B632HP

Abbey Crescent

B632LD

Havergal Walk

B632DR

Dencil Close

B632HE

Abbey Road

B632JQ

Milestone Croft

B632AJ

Colman Hill

B632ER

Beeches View Avenue

B632DU

Beecher Road East

B632LJ

Two Gates Lane

B632RR

Hingley Road

B632AL

Colman Hill

B632TL

Colley Lane

B632JE

Tanhouse Lane

B632EP

Compton Grove

B632BD

Highfield Crescent

B632TP

Intended Street

B632BE

Highfield Crescent

B632SL

Banners Street

B632LG

Hammersley Close

B632TS

Colley Lane

B632HQ

Abbey Road

B632BJ

Rossendale Close

DY98NX

The Hayes

B632TF

The Infield

B632JT

Greenways

B632AU

Banners Lane

B632TG

Mapps Close

B632DL

Linton Close

B632LW

Two Gates Lane

B632DD

Foredraft Street

B632DB

Windmill Hill

B632EU

Fatherless Barn Crescent

B632LB

Toys Lane

B632NT

Park Lane

B632SW

Furlong Lane

B632JP

Oldnall Road

B632TD

Talbot Street

B632DG

Saddlers Close

B632JW

Chapelhouse Lane

B632XE

Shelton Lane

B632SA

Overend Road

B632BH

Ashbourne Ridge

B632SD

Banners Lane

B633QW

Hillview Close

B632EX

Meres Road

B632DT

Cradley Fields

B632BY

Windmill Hill

B632NA

Avon Road

B633QN

Belle Vale

B632HL

Meres Road

B632JL

Broadstone Avenue

B632DS

The Drive

B632HB

Beeches View Avenue

B632SF

Banners Street

B632HZ

Two Gates

B632SH

Osmington Grove

B632AH

Colman Hill

B632JD

Alma Street

B632UR

Slade Road

B632JR

Two Gates

B632RG

Park Road

B632PP

Silver Innage

B632JJ

Foxcote Lane

B632SS

Elm Tree Grove