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Wollaston

About

Wollaston is a residential area situated to the southwest of Dudley town centre. It is primarily composed of housing estates, both older terraced properties and more modern developments, alongside local shops and community facilities serving its residents. The area is bordered by the main A461 road, which connects it to neighbouring districts.

The land rises towards the Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve, a significant local landmark known for its limestone geology and fossil beds. This elevation provides views across parts of the borough. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal also runs through the western edge of the area.

Area overview

On average Wollaston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wollaston is £50,816 per year. There are 1 schools in Wollaston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wollaston is home to around 5,732 people, with a population density of about 4,579.4 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wollaston Population

5,732

Population density

4,579.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.38(-40%)

Shoplifting

3.84(-56%)

Vehicle crime

3.84(-41%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.66(-50%)

Public order

3.31(-45%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,464

95.34%

Other White

0.91%

Indian

0.72%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.65%

Irish

0.38%

Total population: 5,731

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,461

30.17%

No qualifications

939

19.39%

Level 3 (A level)

848

17.51%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

687

14.19%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

446

9.21%

Total 16+ residents: 4,842

Housing

Owns outright

1,169

44.53%

Owns with a mortgage

784

29.87%

Social rents from council

372

14.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

195

7.43%

Other forms of private rent

2.06%

Total households: 2,625

Property prices in Wollaston

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Wollaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Wollaston over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£107,475	£89,700	£100,500	£111,200	£114,200
Terraced	10	£267,125	£181,925	£240,750	£366,125	£450,500
Semi-Detached	27	£280,000	£195,350	£227,500	£307,500	£414,000
Detached	26	£387,500	£231,250	£320,250	£432,500	£517,500

10 years median price trend in Wollaston

All postcodes in Wollaston

DY84TQ

Cheshire Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail