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Wordsley North

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About

Wordsley North is a residential ward located in the northern part of the historic town of Wordsley, within the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, primarily interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, alongside some more modern developments. It contains local amenities such as shops and schools serving the immediate community, with the main A461 road providing a key transport route through the area.

The ward is bordered by the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, a historic waterway that contributes to the local landscape. A notable local landmark is the Red House Glass Cone, a preserved 18th-century glassmaking furnace located just outside the ward's southern boundary, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. The terrain includes gentle slopes and areas of green space, with residential streets forming the predominant land use across this suburban district.

Area overview

On average Wordsley North has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wordsley North is £49,730 per year. There are 4 schools in Wordsley North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wordsley North

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £281K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Wordsley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wordsley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£320,000£328
Semi-Detached69£250,000£287
Terraced34£223,500£301
Flats21£150,000£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wordsley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wordsley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,250£110,500£155,000£165,000
2017£225,000£108,000£164,000£158,500
2018£249,950£115,000£169,975£176,500
2019£240,000£115,000£180,000£174,000
2020£257,500£121,000£188,250£174,000
2021£298,000£126,500£195,000£185,000
2022£307,498£128,748£231,000£210,000
2023£340,000£142,000£233,000£225,000
2024£320,000£146,000£245,000£232,000
2025£305,000£150,000£240,000£235,000
2026£328,000£146,000£251,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wordsley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wordsley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£175£173£168
2017£228£183£190£200
2018£229£181£206£191
2019£268£182£219£187
2020£267£193£232£214
2021£289£197£242£236
2022£305£215£282£259
2023£336£223£281£285
2024£329£213£290£270
2025£329£226£284£302
2026£344£244£290£301
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wordsley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wordsley North 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wordsley North ward.

Local councillors

Samuel James Hussey

Wordsley North - Elected 7 May 2026

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