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About

Woodsetton is a residential district situated in the north of the Dudley Metropolitan Borough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from interwar through to more modern developments, alongside local convenience shops and community facilities. Its landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and green spaces, including sections of the wider South Staffordshire coalfield terrain.

The area is served by several main roads providing connections to nearby centres like Sedgley and Dudley itself. A notable local feature is the historic Woodsetton Chapel, a simple brick building that has served as a place of worship since the 19th century. The surrounding neighbourhood maintains a practical, settled character with schools and pubs serving the immediate community.

Area overview

On average Woodsetton has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 30.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodsetton is £43,595 per year. There are 1 schools in Woodsetton: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodsetton is home to around 7,575 people, with a population density of about 4,494.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodsetton Population
7,575
Population density
4,494.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.55(-18%)
Vehicle crime
5.81(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.09(-44%)
Burglary
3.83(-6%)
Public order
3.56(-41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,580
86.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
164
2.16%
Indian
136
1.79%
African
136
1.79%
Other White
133
1.76%
Total population: 7,578

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,653
27.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,240
20.53%
Level 3 (A level)
969
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
951
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
699
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 6,039

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
955
30.6%
Owns with a mortgage
819
26.24%
Social rents from council
715
22.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
9.07%
Other social rented
230
7.37%
Total households: 3,121

Property prices in Woodsetton

Median price£216,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £249K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Woodsetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 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 Woodsetton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£290,000£288
Semi-Detached37£220,000£271
Terraced24£193,000£244
Flats5£95,500£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodsetton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodsetton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£60,000£125,000£115,500
2017£227,475£65,000£142,500£127,000
2018£200,000£70,000£141,500£120,000
2019£205,000£99,950£146,000£120,500
2020£294,000£97,500£160,000£142,500
2021£245,000£77,750£169,950£150,000
2022£223,000£98,500£200,000£190,000
2023£256,475£94,500£190,000£195,000
2024£295,000£75,000£196,000£165,000
2025£320,000£105,000£221,250£195,000
2026£290,000£115,250£190,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodsetton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodsetton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£128£143£172
2017£247£115£146£146
2018£211£131£165£138
2019£232£145£167£144
2020£221£147£193£169
2021£234£135£196£195
2022£266£150£232£229
2023£245£142£233£207
2024£303£138£230£207
2025£282£201£263£254
2026£357£169£217£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodsetton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for 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.

Frequently asked questions about Woodsetton

Is Woodsetton safe?

Woodsetton records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woodsetton?

The median sale price in Woodsetton is £216,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woodsetton?

Woodsetton has 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woodsetton?

Woodsetton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woodsetton sits around rank 9,532 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 Woodsetton?

The average household income in Woodsetton is around £43,595 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Woodsetton

DY31DT

Daffodil Close

DY31SQ

Banbury Close

DY32DE

Hill Street

DY31TU

Valley Road

DY13TZ

Eve Lane

DY31TZ

Tudor Vale

DY31BX

Ratcliffe Close

DY31BB

Brandon Close

DY31BJ

Bosworth Close

DY31TD

Dudley Road

DY31BL

Marlborough Road

DY13RE

Elm Green

DY31TH

Ashford Drive

DY13TS

Redwood Avenue

DY31TF

Dudley Road

DY31TR

Stonepine Place

DY31TG

Arcal Street

DY13TB

Burton Road

DY13TG

Blackthorne Road

DY31YD

Askew Close

DY31UR

The Paddock

DY31BN

High Arcal Drive

DY31AE

Algar Grange

DY13LJ

Willow Road

DY31BG

Roper Way

DY13TH

Blackthorne Close

DY31XY

Inhedge Street

DY13RG

Elm Green

DY13NF

Willow Road

DY31YF

Berrybush Gardens

DY13QS

Maple Green

DY13TE

Blackthorne Road

DY31SF

Stable Court

DY13ND

Old Park Road

DY31BS

Marlborough Road

DY31UE

Tudor Road

DY13LL

Wrens Nest Road

DY32DH

Hillary Crest

DY13QX

Oak Green

DY31UF

Edmund Road

DY31BY

Tipton Road

DY31DB

Calder Rise

DY13NA

Old Park Road

DY13QJ

Ash Green

DY13SR

Parkes Hall Road

DY13RN

Parkes Hall Road

DY31BT

Marlborough Road

DY31BQ

Roper Walk

DY13QG

Beech Green

DY31RY

Berrybush Gardens

DY31DP

Fir Tree Drive

DY13QH

Mulberry Green

DY31YQ

Thornfield Croft

DY13NB

Old Park Road

DY31WA

Arcal Lodge Mews

DY31DF

Dearne Court

DY13QE

Sycamore Green

DY31TL

Larch Grove

DY13NQ

Foxglove Road

DY31TB

Winterley Gardens

DY31SW

Wheatstone Close

DY31UN

Clarence Street

DY31BU

Eton Close

DY13TT

Redwood Avenue

DY13RU

Wrens Nest Road

DY13RF

Elm Green

DY13RH

Parkes Hall Road

DY31BZ

Tipton Road

DY31UT

Highgate

DY13RR

Stanton Avenue

DY13TX

Eve Lane

DY13TN

Heath Green

DY13RP

Griffiths Road

DY31SH

Downfield Drive

DY31AA

Tipton Road

DY31DD

Wansbeck Walk

DY13QT

Maple Green

DY31TJ

Gate Street

DY13RD

Poplar Green

DY13SQ

Turley Street

DY13NJ

Foxglove Road

DY31XA

Board School Gardens

DY13NG

Foxglove Road

DY31BH

Marlborough Road

DY31TT

Valley Road

DY31HD

Tipton Street

DY13TD

Burton Road

DY31YE

Downfield Drive

DY31ST

Dudley Road

DY31TQ

Arcal Street

DY31DR

Barley Close

DY31YA

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

DY31UB

Priors Mill

DY31BW

High Arcal Drive

DY13NE

Old Park Road

DY13SL

Parkes Hall Road

DY13TP

Bramble Green

DY31TY

Tudor Road

DY13QZ

Maple Green

DY13TL

Hazelwood Road