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Lower Gornal & The Straits

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About

Lower Gornal and The Straits sit within the Dudley borough in the West Midlands, formed largely of residential streets with pockets of shops and services clustered along the local high street. The area grew up during the 19th and early 20th centuries around local industries, and that industrial past is still visible in street patterns and older buildings. Community facilities, primary schools and places of worship provide local focus, and small businesses and takeaways serve day-to-day needs for residents.

The Straits takes its name from a straight narrow lane that runs through the neighbourhood and shapes the local road layout, a feature that remains clear on walking routes around the area. Public transport links serve the ward, connecting it with Dudley town centre and neighbouring settlements, and local election results are published under the Lower Gornal & The Straits ward name. The area combines housing of different eras with pockets of open space and a street-level economy that supports a settled community.

Area overview

On average Lower Gornal & The Straits has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 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 per household in Lower Gornal & The Straits is £43,546 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). Lower Gornal & The Straits is home to around 9,028 people, with a population density of about 3,176.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.04(-42%)
Shoplifting
6.87(-21%)
Vehicle crime
6.54(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.54(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.2(-45%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,859
24.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,664
22.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,285
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,073
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
843
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 7,511

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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £268,750 in Lower Gornal & The Straits area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 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
Detached30£346,225
Flats2£117,000
Semi-Detached46£259,000
Terraced14£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

DY32UU

Orchard Grove

DY32XG

Hopyard Lane

Data Sources

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