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Cradley West & Hayes Lane

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About

Cradley West & Hayes Lane is a residential district in the north of Dudley. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local shops along the main routes. It sits on the slopes above the valley of the River Stour, with some streets offering views across to the Clent Hills.

The Hayes Lane area is known for its community-focused amenities, including a primary school and several places of worship. A notable local landmark is the former Hayes Lane Swimming Baths, a red-brick building that reflects the area's early 20th-century development.

Area overview

On average Cradley West & Hayes Lane has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cradley West & Hayes Lane is £45,470 per year. There are 1 schools in Cradley West & Hayes Lane: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cradley West & Hayes Lane is home to around 6,262 people, with a population density of about 3,472.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cradley West & Hayes Lane Population
6,262
Population density
3,472.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.82(-20%)
Vehicle crime
8.62(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.11(-53%)
Burglary
4.95(+22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,131
65.93%
Pakistani
1,476
23.56%
Other White
115
1.84%
Indian
93
1.48%
Other
77
1.23%
Total population: 6,266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,213
23.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,159
22.7%
Level 3 (A level)
977
19.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
736
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
594
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 5,106

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
963
37.62%
Owns with a mortgage
765
29.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
20.62%
Other social rented
127
4.96%
Social rents from council
81
3.16%
Total households: 2,560

Property prices in Cradley West & Hayes Lane

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £173,125 in Cradley West & Hayes Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £536,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cradley West & Hayes Lane 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 West & Hayes Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£306,525£3,165
Flats12£102,500£2,193
Semi-Detached19£187,000£3,138
Terraced17£160,000£2,581

10 years median price trend in Cradley West & Hayes Lane

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley West & Hayes Lane.

All postcodes in Cradley West & Hayes Lane

DY98YG

Apollo Road

DY98RY

Attwood Street

B632UZ

Park Ridge Drive

DY98YF

Seymour Road

DY98XL

Brook Holloway

B632PQ

Lyde Green

B632NY

Maypole Hill

DY98TQ

Careless Green

DY98NH

The Hayes

B632YD

Radbourne Drive

DY98XF

Wollescote Forge Mews

DY98HU

Bromley Street

DY98UH

Talbot Street

DY98NY

The Hayes

B632XS

Apperley Way

DY98JG

Valley Road

B632NX

Netherend Square

DY98QH

Enterprise Drive

B632FG

Cradley North & Wollescote

DY52AT

Stour Hill

DY98JL

Vicarage Road

B632FH

Cradley North & Wollescote

DY98RX

Wood Street

DY52BA

New Street

DY98XB

Careless Green

B632PY

Apperley Way

DY98LX

High Street

B632PA

Netherend Lane

DY98TL

Hill Street

DY98TN

Hill Street

DY98TP

Bank Street

B632PS

Lyde Green

B632QN

Mogul Lane

DY98UF

Talbot Street

DY98HY

Providence Street

DY98RU

Attwood Street

B632PX

Blaenwern Drive

B632XU

Wiltshire Drive

DY98TT

Balds Lane

DY98RD

Hayes Lane

B632QW

Mogul Lane

DY98PP

Stourvale Road

B632YB

Walmley Close

B632PB

Netherend Close

DY98JA

Bromley Street

B632PD

Lyde Green

B632YA

Apperley Way

DY98TF

Crabbe Street

DY98XE

Careless Green

B632PN

Apperley Way

B632NU

Parsonage Drive

B632QS

Cradley North & Wollescote

DY98YQ

Drummond Road

DY98SZ

Balds Lane

B632YP

The Forge

DY98YB

Leander Road

DY98JW

Vicarage Road

DY52AY

Hill Street

DY52AX

Bower Lane

B632FF

Cradley North & Wollescote

Data Sources

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