Postcode DY5 1SH 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 330.2 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Brierley Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Brierley Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from DY5 1SH.
Brierley Hill near DY5 1SH 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1SH postcode area, located within Brierley Hill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | Dudley, DY5 1QL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | News 2 U | Dudley, DY5 1QZ | Walking directions to News 2 U |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Pedmore Road, Dudley, DY5 1SY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | The Boulevard, Dudley, DY5 1SY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Dudley, DY5 1QQ | Walking directions to Londis |
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.