Postcode DY1 4LH 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 West Coseley area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Coseley is £45,319 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Swanbrook Valley.
West Coseley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
West Coseley has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Coseley is £45,319 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from DY1 4LH.
West Coseley near DY1 4LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coseley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Coseley | N/A | Walking directions to Coseley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Swanbrook Valley | Large | Walking directions to Swanbrook Valley |
| 0.4 mi | Silver Jubilee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Silver Jubilee Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £310,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £223,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 34 | £206,750 | £242 |
| Flats | 8 | £96,500 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £305,000 | £95,000 | £217,000 | £201,250 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £105,000 | £208,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 4LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 22, Parkes Hall Road, Dudley, DY1 3SH | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 36, Park Road, Dudley, DY1 4JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 27, Hilary Crescent, Dudley, DY1 4JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Hilary Crescent, Dudley, DY1 4JR | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 26, Rosalind Avenue, Dudley, DY1 4JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the DY1 4LH postcode area, located within West Coseley, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 4LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coseley News Wins & Food Store | Bourne Street, Dudley, WV14 9HR | Walking directions to Coseley News Wins & Food Store |
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 4LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marco Longhi
Upper Gornal & Woodsetton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Kumar
Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY1 4LH records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4LH in West Coseley is £220,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DY1 4LH, including Bramford Primary School (Good), The Wenlock School (Outstanding) and Woodsetton School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY1 4LH is Coseley, about 1,443 m away.
DY1 4LH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,368 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 4LH is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marco Longhi (Reform UK).