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Lower Gornal & The Straits

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About

Lower Gornal & The Straits is a residential area in Dudley, located to the northwest of the town center. The area is characterized by a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached homes, and local amenities. It has strong community ties, with several pubs, shops, and schools serving the neighborhood. The Straits, a main road running through the area, connects it to nearby districts like Upper Gornal and Sedgley.

The area has historical roots in coal mining and industry, with some older buildings reflecting its past. Green spaces like Buffery Park provide recreational opportunities for residents. Public transport links, including bus routes, make it accessible to Dudley and surrounding areas. The blend of housing and local services creates a practical, lived-in atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Lower Gornal & The Straits has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lower Gornal & The Straits is £37,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Lower Gornal & The Straits: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lower Gornal & The Straits Population
9,028
Population density
3,176.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,555
94.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
110
1.22%
Other White
81
0.9%
Indian
40
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.39%
Total population: 9,024

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,818
45.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,156
29.1%
Social rents from council
544
13.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
7.35%
Other forms of private rent
76
1.91%
Total households: 3,972

Property prices in Lower Gornal & The Straits

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Lower Gornal & The Straits area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,950 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lower Gornal & The Straits 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 Lower Gornal & The Straits over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£345,000
Flats3£106,000
Semi-Detached49£255,000
Terraced12£219,975

10 years median price trend in Lower Gornal & The Straits

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Gornal & The Straits.

All postcodes in Lower Gornal & The Straits

DY33EN

Cotwall End Road

DY33EW

Cotwall End Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.