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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

DY20AY

Lea Bank Road

DY20LH

Newick Street

DY20NH

Bell Road

DY20LS

Griffin Street

DY29SN

Cradley Road

DY29SQ

Durham Road

DY20DW

Spring Meadow Road

DY20JS

Walker Street

DY20JL

Hockley Lane

DY20PZ

Kingsley Street

DY20AN

Copse Road

DY20PU

Harrisons Fold

DY29NA

Bowling Green Road

DY20DE

Pavilion Gardens

DY29RG

Chapel Street

DY20JT

Walker Street

DY20HF

Lodge Crescent

DY29NL

The Beck

DY20AS

Heath Road

DY20LX

Castleton Street

DY20JN

Hockley Lane

DY20LR

Griffin Street

DY51TP

Pedmore Road

DY20BS

Lawnwood Road

DY29RH

Cradley Road

DY51TQ

Hurst Lane

DY20HX

Ounsdale Drive

DY29SL

Bodmin Road

DY20JE

Yew Tree Hills

DY20HR

Marl Road

DY20JQ

Foxhills Park

DY51TH

Netherton & Holly Hall

DY20HZ

Awbridge Road

DY20HL

Highbridge Road

DY29RD

Cradley Road

DY20LW

Griffin Street

DY29RP

Matlock Close

DY20BA

Lea Bank Road

DY20LJ

Birch Terrace

DY29SE

Bristol Road

DY29TH

Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood

DY20HT

Highbridge Road

DY20JA

Awbridge Road

DY20LL

Marriott Road

DY29RY

Exeter Road

DY20NU

Hill Street

DY20HA

Canal Cottages

DY20PY

St Johns Street

DY20ND

Hope Terrace

DY20BF

Netherton & Holly Hall

DY29RU

Gloucester Road

DY20NG

Blackbrook Road

Data Sources

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