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DY3 1TU

Valley Road

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

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Detailed insights for DY3 1TU

Overview

Postcode DY3 1TU 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 high crime levels, with around 79.3 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 Woodsetton is £43,595 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Swanbrook Valley.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.8%
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 6,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Woodsetton has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.8%

Approximately 45.8% 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 DY3 1TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodsetton near DY3 1TU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY3 1TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSwanbrook ValleyLargeWalking directions to Swanbrook Valley

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
8,150.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.73(+31%)
Public order
7.61(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.07(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-30%)
Other theft
4.44(-22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
376
88.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.02%
Indian
8
1.89%
Caribbean
5
1.18%
Pakistani
4
0.95%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
32.2%
Level 3 (A level)
60
18.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
70
45.75%
Owns with a mortgage
41
26.8%
Owns outright
23
15.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.11%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.31%
Total households: 153

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY3 1TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY3 1TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202559, Valley Road, Dudley, DY3 1TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
14 Mar 202532, Valley Road, Dudley, DY3 1TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
17 Oct 20254, Tudor Vale, Dudley, DY3 1TZSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
16 Apr 202514, Tudor Vale, Dudley, DY3 1TZSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
31 Mar 202527, Tudor Vale, Dudley, DY3 1TZTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the DY3 1TU postcode area, located within Woodsetton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY3 1TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBeacon Hill AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableWoodsetton SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY3 1TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY3 1TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressKent Street, Dudley, DY3 2DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 DY3 1TU, 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 005EE01009788
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY3 1TU

Is DY3 1TU (Woodsetton) safe?

The area around DY3 1TU records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 DY3 1TU?

The median sale price around DY3 1TU 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 DY3 1TU?

There are 13 schools close to DY3 1TU, including Beacon Hill Academy (Requires improvement), Woodsetton School (Good) and St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY3 1TU?

DY3 1TU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,110 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY3 1TU (Woodsetton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY3 1TU is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marco Longhi (Reform UK).

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