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Wordsley & Buckpool

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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 41 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
41
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
19.4(-50%)
Vehicle crime
5.38(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-36%)
Shoplifting
3.8(-56%)
Burglary
3.37(-17%)
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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Wordsley & Buckpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £500,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wordsley & Buckpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached33£330,000£3,630
Flats16£148,000£2,520
Semi-Detached44£243,750£3,063
Terraced26£215,000£3,147

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

DY85RB

Milford Close

DY85NH

Middleway Avenue

DY85ER

Rothesay Drive

DY85RZ

New Street

DY68PL

Silva Avenue

DY68PP

Belgrave Court

DY85QW

Queen Street

DY85NB

Middleway Avenue

DY85PW

Lawnswood Road

DY85SG

Brierley Hill Road

DY85QD

Barnett Lane

DY68NQ

Ragees Road

DY68UB

Dingle Road

DY85SS

Chase Court

DY68NY

Honeytree Close

DY68JG

Wellington Close

Data Sources

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