Postcode DY5 1BG is located in a major urban area, within the Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Quarry Bank area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Quarry Bank is £42,103 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Quarry Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Quarry Bank has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Quarry Bank is £42,103 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY5 1BG.
Quarry Bank near DY5 1BG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Cradley Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Cradley Heath |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £192,000 |
10 year median price trend in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
In the DY5 1BG postcode area, located within Quarry Bank, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 1BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | DEU News and Wine | Coppice Lane, Dudley, DY5 1DA | Walking directions to DEU News and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | The Boulevard, Dudley, DY5 1SY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Dudley, DY5 1QL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Chapel Street, Dudley, DY5 2AA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Church Street, Dudley, DY5 2JP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY5 1BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Clinton
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Ballinger
Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.