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Dudley Wood & Saltwells

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About

Dudley Wood is a residential district characterised by terraced housing and local shops, situated to the south of Dudley town centre. The area is bordered by the main A461 road, providing a direct route into the town. Its streets are built on a slope, offering views across the surrounding urban landscape. The community is served by several primary schools and a library, forming a functional neighbourhood close to the borough's main amenities.

Adjacent to it, Saltwells is defined by the Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, a significant green space on former industrial land. The reserve contains one of the largest remaining fragments of the ancient Dudley Woods, with notable geological exposures of the Etruria Marl. Old clay mines and canal infrastructure are visible reminders of the area's industrial past, now repurposed for walking and wildlife. The Dudley No. 2 Canal runs through the southern section of the reserve.

Area overview

On average Dudley Wood & Saltwells has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dudley Wood & Saltwells is £42,620 per year. There are 2 schools in Dudley Wood & Saltwells: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dudley Wood & Saltwells is home to around 7,798 people, with a population density of about 3,001.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dudley Wood & Saltwells Population
7,798
Population density
3,001.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.91(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.16(-43%)
Vehicle crime
5.9(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-24%)
Burglary
3.59(-12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,438
82.58%
Pakistani
444
5.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
217
2.78%
Other White
111
1.42%
Indian
85
1.09%
Total population: 7,796

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,819
30.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,035
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
953
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
929
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
794
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,055

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,012
32.72%
Social rents from council
836
27.03%
Owns with a mortgage
781
25.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
360
11.64%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.45%
Total households: 3,093

Property prices in Dudley Wood & Saltwells

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 in Dudley Wood & Saltwells area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £346,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dudley Wood & Saltwells 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 Dudley Wood & Saltwells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£278,000£3,218
Flats1£51,000£2,125
Semi-Detached21£217,000£2,669
Terraced19£190,000£2,400

10 years median price trend in Dudley Wood & Saltwells

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dudley Wood & Saltwells.

All postcodes in Dudley Wood & Saltwells

DY29RT

Gloucester Road

DY51UL

Brewins Way

DY20NW

Crescent Road

DY20BH

Bush Road

DY20NR

Blackbrook Road

DY20HQ

Lodge Crescent

DY20JR

Lyttleton Close

DY20EH

Crabourne Road

DY20JG

Trysull Way

DY29RB

Cradley Road

DY29LZ

Bowling Green Road

DY29RL

Cradley Road

DY20AH

Stoney Lane

DY29ND

Bowling Green Road

DY51UX

The Moorings

DY29TB

Swallow Close

DY20LD

Monarch Way

DY20BJ

Lawnwood Road

DY20LF

Yew Tree Road

DY20HY

Blakeley Walk

DY20AF

Blackbrook Road

DY20HN

Highbridge Road

DY51TJ

Pedmore Road Industrial Estate

DY20DN

Orchard Road

DY20LY

Church Road

DY29TD

Swallow Close

DY20BB

Lea Bank Road

DY20BQ

Ashfield Crescent

DY20AD

Stoney Lane

DY20JW

Hockley Lane

DY29NE

Taylor Road

DY29RW

Lombard Avenue

DY20HE

Farm Road

DY20PX

Simms Lane

DY29SW

Cradley Road

DY20LP

Griffin Street

DY20LZ

Church Road

DY20AW

Heath Road

DY20JD

Bratch Close

DY20HD

Blackbrook Close

DY51TX

Hurst Lane

DY29SG

Norwich Road

DY20AJ

Copse Road

DY29TE

Cradley Road

DY20QD

St Andrews Street

DY20NZ

Hill Street

DY20LE

Edwards Road

DY20AX

Heath Road

DY20HW

Knowle Hill Road

DY29SJ

Durham Road

DY20QB

St Andrews Street

DY20JU

Yew Tree Hills

DY20LN

Marriott Road

DY20AQ

Golden Hillock Road

DY20JH

Alpine Drive

DY20HS

Talbot Road

DY20JY

Marriott Road

DY20BP

Saltwells Road

DY20AL

Copse Road

DY20NP

Wren Street

DY29RN

Abingdon Road

DY20HG

Lodge Crescent

DY29RX

Lincoln Road

DY20PN

St Johns Street

DY29TA

Sandmartin Close

DY20AE

Maybank Road

DY20BD

Lea Bank Road

DY20NJ

Hampton Street

DY20HJ

Highbridge Road

DY20NN

Hill Street

DY29SF

Bristol Road

DY20JB

Bratch Close

DY29TF

Cradley Road

DY29SH

Newark Road

DY20DF

Paint Cup Row

DY20HP

Knowle Hill Road

DY51UU

Two Locks

DY29RJ

Cradley Road

DY20NT

Blackbrook Road

DY29NN

Field Mews

DY20AG

Golden Hillock Road

DY20JJ

Church Road

DY20BG

Ashfield Crescent

DY29RZ

Chester Road

DY20AB

Saltwells Road

DY20HU

Blackbrook Road

DY51UF

Narrowboat Way

DY20NQ

Hillcrest Close

DY20JF

Yew Tree Hills

DY20HB

Knowle Hill Road

DY20JZ

Marriott Road

DY20LB

Primrose Road

DY20JX

Marriott Road

DY20AU

Heath Road

DY51UT

Navigation Drive

DY20LT

Meeting Street

DY20JP

Queens Gardens

DY20AA

Saltwells Road

DY20LG

Yew Tree Road

DY20LU

Castleton Street

Data Sources

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