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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 high crime levels, with around 72 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
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
34.97(-9%)
Vehicle crime
8.78(+33%)
Burglary
7.03(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.23(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.91(-48%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Cradley West & Hayes Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £450,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cradley West & Hayes Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£311,525
Flats12£102,475
Semi-Detached20£244,500
Terraced17£170,000

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

DY98SJ

Stocking Street

B632PN

Apperley Way

DY98HH

Providence Street

DY98RY

Attwood Street

B632PA

Netherend Lane

B632YP

The Forge

B632PE

Lyde Green

B632XT

Mansell Close

DY52AR

Evers Street

DY52BA

New Street

DY98JE

Valley Road

B632PT

Lyde Green

B632PX

Blaenwern Drive

B632UZ

Park Ridge Drive

B632XZ

Brades Close

B632QT

James Scott Road

DY98BD

Belmont Road

DY98UH

Talbot Street

B632EG

Lime Gardens

DY98HQ

Providence Industrial Estate

DY98PN

Stourvale Road

DY98RE

Hayes Lane

DY98XZ

Jason Road

B632UY

Long Innage

B632PW

Pippin Avenue

B632PZ

Glynn Crescent

DY52AY

Hill Street

DY98TA

Balds Lane

B632PR

Hillcrest Avenue

DY98NY

The Hayes

DY98TQ

Careless Green

DY98YQ

Drummond Road

DY98PA

Hayes Lane

DY98XB

Careless Green

DY98SG

Balds Lane

DY98TU

Star Street

B632PG

Lyde Green

DY98NA

High Street

DY98YB

Leander Road

B632PQ

Lyde Green

B632PU

Netherend Lane

DY98NH

The Hayes

B632PJ

Wesley Avenue

B632XY

Ormonde Close

B632XR

Moyle Drive

DY98QP

Hayes Lane

DY98RS

The Hayes

DY98XG

Careless Green

DY52AX

Bower Lane

DY98QX

Hayes Lane

DY98TF

Crabbe Street

DY98TR

Bank Street

DY98RD

Hayes Lane

DY98RX

Wood Street

DY98XL

Brook Holloway

DY98PT

Bromley Street

DY98UF

Talbot Street

B632PY

Apperley Way

DY98QJ

Hayes Lane

DY98TL

Hill Street

Data Sources

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