Cradley North & Wollescote is a ward in the Dudley Metropolitan Borough, located in the West Midlands. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated near the border of Halesowen and Stourbridge, providing easy access to nearby towns and amenities. The ward includes parts of the historic Cradley and Wollescote communities, which have roots in the industrial past of the region.
The area features local shops, schools, and green spaces such as Stevens Park, offering recreational opportunities for residents. Public transport links connect the ward to Dudley town centre and surrounding areas. Cradley North & Wollescote retains a strong sense of community, with local events and organisations playing a role in daily life. The ward’s industrial heritage, including its links to chain-making and manufacturing, remains part of its identity.
On average Cradley North & Wollescote has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cradley North & Wollescote is £36,266 per year. There are 3 schools in Cradley North & Wollescote: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Cradley North & Wollescote area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £180,750 |
10 years price trend in Cradley North & Wollescote
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Intended Street
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Long Innage
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Jason Road
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Grove Road
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Grove Road
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Ashfield Crescent
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Cradley East
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Colley Gate
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Pippin Avenue
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Glynn Crescent
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Balds Lane
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Careless Green
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Perrins Lane
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Highfield Crescent
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Saddlers Close
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Chapelhouse Lane
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Tanhouse Lane
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Hammersley Close
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Hillcrest Avenue
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Balds Lane
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Careless Green
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Perrins Lane
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Drummond Road
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Grove Road
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Highfield Crescent
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Severn Road
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Meres Road
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Lyde Green
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Hillcrest Avenue
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Leander Road
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Highfield Crescent
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Colley Gate
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Apperley Way
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Folkes Road
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Juniper Rise
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Wassell Road
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Barrack Lane
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Wesley Avenue
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Ormonde Close
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Hayes Lane
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The Hayes
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Brook Holloway
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Oldnall Close
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Ashfield Crescent
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Tregarron Road
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Colley Gate
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Severn Road
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Moyle Drive
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Heale Close
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Burfield Road
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Crabbe Street
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Bank Street
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Brook Holloway
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Coppice Avenue
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Woodfield Avenue
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Apperley Way
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Hill Street
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Wynall Lane South
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Birchfield Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.