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DY1 3RU

Wrens Nest Road

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

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Detailed insights for DY1 3RU

Overview

Postcode DY1 3RU is located in a major urban area, within the Upper Gornal & Woodsetton ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Woodsetton area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodsetton is £43,595 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Swanbrook Valley.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Woodsetton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woodsetton has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.9%

Approximately 21.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Woodsetton is £43,595 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 3RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodsetton near DY1 3RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coseley located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY1 3RU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSwanbrook ValleyLargeWalking directions to Swanbrook Valley

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
5,995 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.37(-22%)
Vehicle crime
6.75(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-31%)
Other theft
3.94(-31%)
Burglary
3.37(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
371
77.94%
African
34
7.14%
Other White
27
5.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.1%
Caribbean
7
1.47%
Total population: 476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
85
23.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
17.93%
Level 3 (A level)
54
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
38.25%
Owns outright
50
27.32%
Social rents from council
34
18.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
9.84%
Other social rented
6
3.28%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

Median price£223,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £255K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£312,500£331
Semi-Detached56£225,000£253
Terraced31£207,500£249
Flats8£96,500£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£65,000£125,500£116,000
2017£210,000£64,000£130,000£124,500
2018£199,500£75,000£142,000£125,000
2019£232,000£90,000£148,500£135,000
2020£250,000£78,000£160,750£145,000
2021£249,500£82,000£172,000£150,000
2022£272,500£110,000£200,000£180,000
2023£264,000£93,000£197,500£200,000
2024£270,000£56,000£202,000£169,000
2025£307,500£95,000£217,000£201,250
2026£340,000£105,000£223,275£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£115£156£149
2017£202£118£150£138
2018£197£131£164£138
2019£223£133£174£155
2020£228£155£185£171
2021£240£136£195£190
2022£276£170£222£203
2023£315£161£236£212
2024£269£106£231£216
2025£287£200£249£245
2026£327£163£251£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Gornal & Woodsetton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 2026199, Wrens Nest Road, Dudley, DY1 3RUTerracedFreehold£190,000
01 Oct 2025291, Wrens Nest Road, Dudley, DY1 3RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£224,000
05 Sept 2025179, Wrens Nest Road, Dudley, DY1 3RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
18 Aug 2025223, Wrens Nest Road, Dudley, DY1 3RUTerracedFreehold£191,000
07 Jul 2025205, Wrens Nest Road, Dudley, DY1 3RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the DY1 3RU postcode area, located within Woodsetton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY1 3RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Wenlock SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableSycamore Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBramford Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 3RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 3RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily158 Old Park Road, Dudley, DY1 3NDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY1 3RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marco Longhi

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sonia Kumar

Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyDudleyE14001204
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoodsettonE02002004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 005AE01009758
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY1 3RU

Is DY1 3RU (Woodsetton) safe?

The area around DY1 3RU records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DY1 3RU?

The median sale price around DY1 3RU in Woodsetton is £223,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY1 3RU?

There are 11 schools close to DY1 3RU, including The Wenlock School (Outstanding), Sycamore Short Stay School (Good) and Bramford Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY1 3RU?

DY1 3RU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY1 3RU (Woodsetton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 3RU is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marco Longhi (Reform UK).