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Lye & Stourbridge North

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About

The Lye & Stourbridge North ward is situated in the northwestern part of the Dudley borough, encompassing the distinct communities of Lye and the northern sections of Stourbridge. This area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local retail centres, and industrial estates. The terrain includes the slopes near the Stourbridge Canal, which historically supported glass and iron manufacturing. The ward's layout reflects its development around these traditional industries.

The area contains several parks and green spaces, such as The Lye Memorial Park, providing recreational facilities. Residential architecture varies from Victorian terraces to more modern housing developments. Public transport links include bus routes and the Stourbridge Town railway branch line. The local economy features a range of independent shops and smaller businesses alongside the legacy of its manufacturing past, with some converted industrial buildings now in other uses.

Area overview

On average Lye & Stourbridge North has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lye & Stourbridge North is £45,928 per year. There are 5 schools in Lye & Stourbridge North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Lye & Stourbridge North

Median price£215,000

Price per sq ft£261

Sales (last 12 months)102

Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £260K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Lye & Stourbridge North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	23	£262,000	£305	£132,450	£211,500	£292,500	£359,000
Semi-Detached	47	£228,000	£249	£139,100	£174,750	£255,000	£280,000
Terraced	25	£190,000	£259	£122,600	£160,000	£200,000	£262,000
Flats	7	£145,000	£246	£95,100	£105,000	£167,000	£240,100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lye & Stourbridge North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£205,000	£55,250	£150,000	£95,975
2017	£197,500	£63,000	£145,000	£102,500
2018	£210,000	£75,000	£157,000	£126,500
2019	£225,000	£65,000	£166,250	£118,000
2020	£250,000	£79,500	£182,000	£129,950
2021	£243,500	£75,000	£179,995	£140,000
2022	£286,000	£87,250	£210,000	£155,500
2023	£280,000	£76,000	£211,250	£160,000
2024	£299,950	£98,500	£225,000	£167,500
2025	£280,500	£110,000	£220,000	£182,250
2026	£260,000	£189,000	£249,705	£187,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£214	£160	£182	£144
2017	£214	£153	£179	£147
2018	£230	£165	£190	£156
2019	£259	£161	£203	£165
2020	£230	£150	£222	£175
2021	£270	£148	£232	£178
2022	£287	£209	£265	£209
2023	£282	£164	£261	£227
2024	£315	£228	£269	£236
2025	£293	£246	£261	£254
2026	£312	£164	£259	£234

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430

Band B£1,668

Band C£1,907

Band D£2,145

Band E£2,621

Band F£3,098

Band G£3,575

Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lye & Stourbridge North ward.

Local councillors

Lisa Marie Clinton

Lye & Stourbridge North - Elected 7 May 2026

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