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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 £214,250 in Cradley North & Wollescote area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £480,000.

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
Detached19£325,000
Flats13£105,000
Semi-Detached57£225,000
Terraced37£185,000

10 years median price trend in Cradley North & Wollescote

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

All postcodes in Cradley North & Wollescote

B632PW

Pippin Avenue

B632PZ

Glynn Crescent

B632TN

Colley Lane

B632UJ

Lulworth Close

DY98TA

Balds Lane

DY98XB

Careless Green

DY98XR

Perrins Lane

B632BD

Highfield Crescent

B632DG

Saddlers Close

B632JN

Chapelhouse Lane

B632LB

Toys Lane

B632PL

Middletree Road

B632PR

Hillcrest Avenue

DY98SG

Balds Lane

DY98XP

Perrins Lane

DY98YQ

Drummond Road

DY99AE

Grove Road

B632BB

Highfield Crescent

B632LW

Two Gates Lane

B632PG

Lyde Green

B632PQ

Lyde Green

DY98TQ

Careless Green

DY98YB

Leander Road

B632LR

Severn Road

DY99AR

Foxcote Lane

DY99BG

Brook Crescent

B632BJ

Rossendale Close

B632HZ

Two Gates

DY98TD

Sandpiper Close

B632RR

Hingley Road

B632AZ

Highfield Crescent

B632BU

Colley Gate

B632PU

Netherend Lane

B632RA

Park Lane

B632YL

Juniper Rise

DY99BY

Wassell Road

B632AQ

Drews Holloway

B632NS

Park Road

B632PJ

Wesley Avenue

B632XY

Ormonde Close

DY98RS

The Hayes

DY98XG

Careless Green

DY98XH

Oldnall Close

DY99AJ

Farmside Close

B632JS

Tregarron Road

B632JT

Greenways

B632QL

Heale Close

B632XA

Burfield Road

B632XR

Moyle Drive

DY98TR

Bank Street

DY98XL

Brook Holloway

DY99DN

Coppice Avenue

DY99DR

Woodfield Avenue

DY98TF

Crabbe Street

B632LS

Severn Road

B632PY

Apperley Way

DY98TL

Hill Street

DY99AH

Wynall Lane South

DY99BB

Sensall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.