Postcode DY5 1HF is located in a major urban area, within the Brierley Hill & Wordsley South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brierley Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brierley Hill is £36,151 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Orchard Street Pocket Park.
Brierley Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Brierley Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.0% 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 Brierley Hill is £36,151 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY5 1HF.
Brierley Hill near DY5 1HF 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Orchard Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Orchard Street Pocket Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wallows Road Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Wallows Road Pocket Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £216,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £175,500 |
10 year median price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY5 1HF postcode area, located within Brierley Hill, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 1HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local- Waterfront Convenience | Bent Street, Dudley, DY5 1HD | Walking directions to Go Local- Waterfront Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Wallows Convenience Store | Bankwell Street, Dudley, DY5 1PS | Walking directions to Wallows Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Dudley Road, Dudley, DY5 1HR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | High Street Convenience | Level Street, Dudley, DY5 3BP | Walking directions to High Street Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Pearson Street, Dudley, DY5 3BJ | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.