Postcode DY5 1LW 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 172.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brierley Hill is £30,500 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 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 172.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.4% 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 of residents in Brierley Hill is £30,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from DY5 1LW.
Brierley Hill near DY5 1LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £182,250 |
10 years price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY5 1LW postcode area, located within Brierley Hill, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.