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Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

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About

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton is a residential ward located in the northwest of the Dudley borough. The area is characterised by its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, situated on the slopes of the Gornal ridge. Local commerce is focused along the main roads, serving the community's everyday needs. The topography provides views across the surrounding Black Country landscape.

The ward includes several green spaces, such as Buffery Park, which offer recreational areas for residents. Historically, the local economy was linked to mining and quarrying, with some traces of this industrial past still visible in the landscape. The area maintains a distinct identity within the larger borough, with a focus on local community life and established neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Upper Gornal & Woodsetton has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton is £44,249 per year. There are 3 schools in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £250K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£310,000£331
Semi-Detached61£223,000£252
Terraced34£206,750£242
Flats8£96,500£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£65,000£125,500£116,000
2017£210,000£64,000£130,000£124,500
2018£199,500£75,000£142,000£125,000
2019£232,000£90,000£148,500£135,000
2020£250,000£78,000£160,750£145,000
2021£249,500£82,000£172,000£150,000
2022£272,500£110,000£200,000£180,000
2023£264,000£93,000£197,500£200,000
2024£270,000£56,000£202,000£169,000
2025£305,000£95,000£217,000£201,250
2026£340,000£105,000£208,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£115£156£149
2017£202£118£150£138
2018£197£131£164£138
2019£223£133£174£155
2020£228£155£185£171
2021£240£136£195£190
2022£276£170£222£203
2023£315£161£236£212
2024£269£106£231£216
2025£287£200£249£245
2026£327£163£251£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Gornal & Woodsetton in the last year.

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 Upper Gornal & Woodsetton ward.

Local councillors

Marco Longhi

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

What is the average house price in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton?

The median sale price in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton is £220,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton?

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Upper Gornal & Woodsetton?

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton sits around rank 13,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton?

The average household income in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton is around £44,249 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Upper Gornal & Woodsetton?

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Marco Longhi (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

DY31UX

Kent Street

DY32BG

Cricket Meadow

DY31UF

Edmund Road

DY14NH

Regent Street

DY48AJ

Benbeck Grove

DY13TZ

Eve Lane

DY31UR

The Paddock

WV149TY

Dalwood Close

DY14LG

Woodsetton Close

DY31AL

Tipton Road

DY13QS

Maple Green

DY14NT

Flavell Street

DY31AN

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

DY32DG

Ox Street

DY31BW

High Arcal Drive

DY31XN

Nethergate

DY31AG

Brook Street

WV149TN

Cedar Avenue

DY31XQ

Tenacre Lane

DY14LL

Sedgley Road

DY13TP

Bramble Green

DY33XL

Stone Mill Walk

DY13QE

Sycamore Green

WV149TW

Hockley Road

DY13TH

Blackthorne Close

DY32BP

Club Row

DY48BA

Watts Close

DY48BB

Waterfield Close

DY13RW

Parkes Hall Road

DY31AF

Bourne Street

WV149TF

Chad Road

DY13RU

Wrens Nest Road

DY31BJ

Bosworth Close

WV149HF

Bourne Street

DY14PD

Birmingham New Road

DY14NQ

Fox Street

DY13TR

Bramble Green

DY32BD

Kinfare Rise

DY31BZ

Tipton Road

WV149LL

Paget Close

DY31DD

Wansbeck Walk

DY14LH

Sedgley Road

DY14NJ

Regent Street

WV149UB

Bancroft Close

DY13QH

Mulberry Green

DY14NU

Flavell Street

DY13TB

Burton Road

DY13TG

Blackthorne Road

DY31XU

Greenhill Road

DY48AG

Silverthorne Avenue

DY14NN

Vicarage Road West

DY14JT

Bramford Drive

DY31YD

Askew Close

DY48AT

Lea Green Avenue

DY14JY

Bramford Drive

DY31UG

Tudor Road

DY48BH

Foxyards Road

DY13QQ

Beech Green

WV149AW

Coppice Road

DY31DF

Dearne Court

DY32BL

Rock Street

DY31UN

Clarence Street

DY31UJ

Tudor Place

WV149TD

Grange Road

DY31UA

Quarry Brow

DY31AP

Helmsdale Way

DY31YA

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

DY32HS

Homestead Close

WV149TZ

Elmley Close

DY48BD

Rainham Close

DY13QT

Maple Green

DY13TX

Eve Lane

DY31XT

Vicarage Road

DY31TX

Glen Road

DY31BG

Roper Way

DY14JL

Park Close

DY14JH

Park Road

DY14NE

Sedgley Road

DY14NZ

Patricia Crescent

WV149UD

Flamborough Way

DY14JJ

Park Road

DY31AJ

Jesson Road

WV149TP

Maple Close

DY13TE

Blackthorne Road

DY32BA

Roberts Green Road

DY13QG

Beech Green

DY13QL

Ash Green

WV149TU

Chad Road

DY31BS

Marlborough Road

DY31UQ

Jockey Field

WV149UA

Kimberley Place

DY13TL

Hazelwood Road

DY13QF

Mulberry Green

DY32BW

Pale Street

DY31UD

Quarry Brow

DY32AX

Roundhouse Road

DY13SN

Pool Street

DY14PA

Windmill View

DY48AF

Wrens Avenue

DY14NW

Vicarage Road West