Area360 logo

Find postcode

Wordsley & Buckpool

Interactive map displaying Wordsley & Buckpool

About

Wordsley sits within the borough of Dudley, its landscape shaped by its industrial past. The area is known for the Red House Glass Cone, a preserved 18th-century glassmaking furnace that stands as a local landmark. Residential streets and local shops characterise much of the neighbourhood.

Adjacent to it, Buckpool is a smaller residential area. It features typical post-war housing and is situated near the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The two areas share a close community focus, with several parks and green spaces providing common ground.

Area overview

On average Wordsley & Buckpool has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wordsley & Buckpool is £49,541 per year. There are 4 schools in Wordsley & Buckpool: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wordsley & Buckpool is home to around 9,485 people, with a population density of about 3,855.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wordsley & Buckpool Population
9,485
Population density
3,855.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.56(-51%)
Vehicle crime
5.59(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-35%)
Shoplifting
4.32(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.58(-68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,993
94.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
85
0.9%
Indian
82
0.86%
Other White
64
0.67%
Irish
46
0.48%
Total population: 9,486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,069
25.96%
No qualifications
1,593
19.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,532
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,163
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
841
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 7,971

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,887
44.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,438
34.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
526
12.45%
Social rents from council
231
5.47%
Other social rented
62
1.47%
Total households: 4,224

Property prices in Wordsley & Buckpool

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £249,950 in Wordsley & Buckpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £512,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wordsley & Buckpool 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 Wordsley & Buckpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£330,000
Flats13£150,000
Semi-Detached40£245,725
Terraced17£205,000

10 years median price trend in Wordsley & Buckpool

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wordsley & Buckpool.

All postcodes in Wordsley & Buckpool

DY85RZ

New Street

DY68LS

Burrows Road

DY68LU

Burrows Road

DY68PH

Andover Crescent

DY85BZ

Lawnswood Road

DY85PJ

Lawnswood Road

DY85SW

Dock Road

DY68JA

Ulster Drive

DY85DE

Ashwood Avenue

DY85RE

Blandford Drive

DY85SD

High Street

DY68ND

Bartic Avenue

DY85NA

Lawnswood Road

DY85RY

New Street

DY85TD

Cooknell Drive

DY85JL

Elmwood Road

Data Sources

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