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Lye & Wynall

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About

Lye is a residential and commercial district located in the metropolitan borough of Dudley. The area is centred around a traditional high street with a mix of independent shops and national retailers. Industrial heritage is evident in the local architecture and street names, reflecting its history of nail and chain making. The Stourbridge Canal passes through the area, providing a route for walkers.

Wynall is primarily a residential neighbourhood situated to the west of Lye. Housing consists largely of inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes. The area is served by local schools and community facilities, with green spaces like The Lye and Wollescote Park offering recreational space. The landscape is marked by the nearby presence of the Clent and Rowley Hills.

Area overview

On average Lye & Wynall has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lye & Wynall is £41,166 per year. Lye & Wynall is home to around 6,668 people, with a population density of about 2,912.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lye & Wynall Population
6,668
Population density
2,912.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.99(+49%)
Shoplifting
18.3(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.95(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.25(+57%)
Other theft
10.35(+81%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,480
67.25%
Pakistani
1,305
19.59%
Other White
188
2.82%
Other Asian
115
1.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
87
1.31%
Total population: 6,662

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,476
27.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,103
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
802
15.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
652
12.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,314

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
793
27.55%
Owns outright
788
27.38%
Owns with a mortgage
608
21.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
496
17.23%
Other social rented
107
3.72%
Total households: 2,878

Property prices in Lye & Wynall

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £213,750 in Lye & Wynall area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lye & Wynall 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 Lye & Wynall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£310,000
Semi-Detached16£225,000
Terraced9£175,000

10 years median price trend in Lye & Wynall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye & Wynall.

Data Sources

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