Postcode DY5 1RJ 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 182.8 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 1.8 miles away. There are 8 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 182.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.9% 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 322 ft away from DY5 1RJ.
Brierley Hill near DY5 1RJ 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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 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 | 24 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £204,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY5 1RJ postcode area, located within Brierley Hill, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 1RJ
| 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 | High Street Convenience | Level Street, Dudley, DY5 3BP | Walking directions to High Street Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Best Choice Convenience Store | Pearson Street, Dudley, DY5 3BU | Walking directions to Best Choice Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Pearson Street, Dudley, DY5 3BJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Wallows Convenience Store | Bankwell Street, Dudley, DY5 1PS | Walking directions to Wallows Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.