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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 moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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
56
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
29.57(-23%)
Vehicle crime
6.2(-6%)
Burglary
5.28(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.3(-71%)
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

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 in Woodsetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,800 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodsetton 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 Woodsetton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£315,000
Flats3£105,000
Semi-Detached32£215,000
Terraced14£193,500

10 years median price trend in Woodsetton

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

Data Sources

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