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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
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wollaston Population
5,732
Population density
4,579.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
5,464
95.34%
Other White
52
0.91%
Indian
41
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.65%
Irish
22
0.38%
Total population: 5,731

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
54
2.06%
Total households: 2,625

Property prices in Wollaston

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Wollaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wollaston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wollaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£382,500£3,394
Flats7£105,000£2,414
Semi-Detached28£246,750£3,143
Terraced12£223,750£3,124

10 years median price trend in Wollaston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wollaston.

All postcodes in Wollaston

DY84TW

Kingsway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.