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Cradley North & Wollescote

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About

Cradley North & Wollescote is a residential and industrial ward in the northwest of the Dudley borough. The area is defined by its historic links to metalworking, with many older terraced houses built for the workforce of local foundries and chain-making workshops. The landscape is characterised by steep hills and wooded valleys, such as those around the Cradley Brook, which shape the neighbourhoods.

The ward includes the distinct communities of Cradley and Wollescote, each with their own local high street and amenities. A notable feature is the former Stuart Crystal glassworks site in Wordsley, which reflects a later phase of local manufacturing. Open spaces like Buffery Park and the network of footpaths along the brook provide green respite within the largely built-up area.

Area overview

On average Cradley North & Wollescote has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cradley North & Wollescote is £44,133 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Cradley North & Wollescote

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Cradley North & Wollescote area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cradley North & Wollescote 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 Cradley North & Wollescote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£310,000
Flats13£99,950
Semi-Detached56£235,000
Terraced36£186,000

10 years median price trend in Cradley North & Wollescote

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley North & Wollescote.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.