Postcode DY1 2EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton & Holly Hall ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brockmoor & Woodside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brockmoor & Woodside is £36,902 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Woodside Park.
Brockmoor & Woodside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Brockmoor & Woodside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brockmoor & Woodside is £36,902 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from DY1 2EJ.
Brockmoor & Woodside near DY1 2EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woodside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodside Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Netherton & Holly Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £372,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £273,750 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £209,500 | £251 |
| Terraced | 45 | £185,000 | £245 |
| Flats | 12 | £108,500 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226,000 | £97,000 | £122,000 | £101,000 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £91,000 | £130,000 | £108,750 |
| 2018 | £147,000 | £98,000 | £135,000 | £108,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £97,250 | £134,000 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £101,500 | £148,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £242,500 | £109,000 | £162,500 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £89,750 | £177,500 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £287,500 | £126,500 | £197,500 | £163,750 |
| 2024 | £232,500 | £128,250 | £205,500 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £257,500 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £268,250 | £105,000 | £215,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £155 | £138 | £119 |
| 2017 | £192 | £137 | £146 | £127 |
| 2018 | £181 | £155 | £163 | £127 |
| 2019 | £185 | £163 | £155 | £135 |
| 2020 | £204 | £140 | £168 | £167 |
| 2021 | £242 | £172 | £174 | £161 |
| 2022 | £242 | £209 | £210 | £180 |
| 2023 | £258 | £193 | £237 | £199 |
| 2024 | £281 | £214 | £245 | £193 |
| 2025 | £263 | £172 | £241 | £220 |
| 2026 | £298 | £190 | £249 | £240 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 2EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 5, Holly Street, Dudley, DY1 2EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 257, Stourbridge Road, Dudley, DY1 2EG | Terraced | Freehold | £132,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 233, Stourbridge Road, Dudley, DY1 2EG | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 263, Stourbridge Road, Dudley, DY1 2EG | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 208, Stourbridge Road, Dudley, DY1 2EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £244,000 |
In the DY1 2EJ postcode area, located within Brockmoor & Woodside, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Avenue Road, Dudley, DY1 2EQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Avenue Road, Dudley, DY1 2EQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 73 Highgate Road, Dudley, DY2 0SN | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Dudley, DY5 4JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY1 2EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Thompson
Netherton & Holly Hall - Elected 7 May 2026
Cat Eccles
Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY1 2EJ records about 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DY1 2EJ in Brockmoor & Woodside is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DY1 2EJ, including Woodside Primary School and Nursery (Good), Sutton School (Good) and Pegasus Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DY1 2EJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,385 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY1 2EJ is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Thompson (Reform UK).