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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 64 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
64
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
38.34(0%)
Vehicle crime
6.8(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.54(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.16(-14%)
Burglary
3.33(-18%)
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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Dudley Wood & Saltwells area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £335,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dudley Wood & Saltwells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£240,000
Semi-Detached24£190,000
Terraced17£185,000

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

DY20QB

St Andrews Street

DY20JL

Hockley Lane

DY20JQ

Foxhills Park

DY20HG

Lodge Crescent

DY20HT

Highbridge Road

DY20HQ

Lodge Crescent

DY20LJ

Birch Terrace

DY20LW

Griffin Street

DY20BD

Lea Bank Road

DY20HF

Lodge Crescent

DY20JU

Yew Tree Hills

DY29TB

Swallow Close

DY20BG

Ashfield Crescent

DY20LF

Yew Tree Road

DY29RB

Cradley Road

DY29TF

Cradley Road

DY20AB

Saltwells Road

DY20DF

Paint Cup Row

DY29NL

The Beck

DY20JP

Queens Gardens

DY29SG

Norwich Road

DY20AS

Heath Road

DY20BA

Lea Bank Road

DY20NT

Blackbrook Road

DY20NW

Crescent Road

DY20BQ

Ashfield Crescent

DY20HD

Blackbrook Close

DY20NJ

Hampton Street

DY20NZ

Hill Street

DY20PY

St Johns Street

DY29RW

Lombard Avenue

DY51TQ

Hurst Lane

DY20HJ

Highbridge Road

DY20JJ

Church Road

DY29RD

Cradley Road

DY51UT

Navigation Drive

DY20EH

Crabourne Road

DY20HW

Knowle Hill Road

DY29TE

Cradley Road

DY51UF

Narrowboat Way

DY20JN

Hockley Lane

DY29SJ

Durham Road

DY29TH

Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood

DY20HS

Talbot Road

DY20HX

Ounsdale Drive

DY20PU

Harrisons Fold

DY20AL

Copse Road

DY20JW

Hockley Lane

DY20JD

Bratch Close

DY20HP

Knowle Hill Road

DY20LS

Griffin Street

DY20BP

Saltwells Road

Data Sources

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