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DY5 2BY

Ravensitch Walk

Amblecote

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Overview

Postcode DY5 2BY is located in a major urban area, within the Amblecote ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Amblecote East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Amblecote East is £47,685 per year. The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands), about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Withymoor Village Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Amblecote East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Amblecote East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Amblecote East is £47,685 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY5 2BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote East near DY5 2BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY5 2BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Lye (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 2BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWithymoor Village GreenLargeWalking directions to Withymoor Village Green
0.5 miStevens ParkLargeWalking directions to Stevens Park

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
5,661.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.34(-81%)
Burglary
3.26(-20%)
Vehicle crime
3.26(-50%)
Public order
1.63(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.82(-89%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
93.47%
Indian
11
3.78%
Other White
3
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.69%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.46%
No qualifications
50
20.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
54.31%
Owns with a mortgage
43
37.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.31%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Amblecote

Median price£243,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £310K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Amblecote area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amblecote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£365,000£326
Semi-Detached57£236,000£292
Terraced30£211,500£293
Flats23£150,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Amblecote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amblecote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£125,000£155,000£133,000
2017£227,500£110,475£162,250£158,750
2018£257,475£112,250£173,740£142,500
2019£267,000£123,000£175,000£150,000
2020£260,000£130,000£185,000£164,500
2021£295,000£120,000£200,000£187,500
2022£345,000£135,000£215,000£187,500
2023£349,950£150,000£238,750£218,250
2024£365,000£192,000£230,000£215,500
2025£362,586£137,500£235,000£225,000
2026£365,000£155,000£247,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amblecote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amblecote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£202£187£179
2017£229£172£210£177
2018£243£176£220£196
2019£248£187£221£237
2020£254£203£223£221
2021£280£210£240£209
2022£318£210£270£266
2023£325£239£292£317
2024£326£270£288£310
2025£326£236£303£310
2026£336£254£272£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amblecote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Amblecote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025147, Gayfield Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 2BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
05 Aug 202518, Plants Hollow, Brierley Hill, DY5 2BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£214,000
25 Apr 20253, Plants Hollow, Brierley Hill, DY5 2BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
29 Aug 202594, Delph Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2TPTerracedFreehold£120,000
25 Sept 20253, Blackhorse Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 2SYTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the DY5 2BY postcode area, located within Amblecote East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 2BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMount Pleasant Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWithymoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 2BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 2BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIcelandPedmore Road, Dudley, DY5 1SYWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHill Street, Dudley, DY5 2UEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLidlThe Boulevard, Dudley, DY5 1SYWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miFarmfoods48A High Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3AEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miHigh Street Mini MarketHigh Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 3AEWalking directions to High Street Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY5 2BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Wayne Lewis

Amblecote - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Cat Eccles

Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyStourbridgeE14001524
WardAmblecoteE05015903
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Amblecote EastE02002026
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 027DE01009728
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 2BY

Is DY5 2BY (Amblecote East) safe?

The area around DY5 2BY records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY5 2BY?

The median sale price around DY5 2BY in Amblecote East is £243,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY5 2BY?

There are 9 schools close to DY5 2BY, including Mount Pleasant Primary School (Good), Withymoor Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY5 2BY?

The closest station to DY5 2BY is Lye (West Midlands), about 1,565 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY5 2BY?

DY5 2BY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY5 2BY (Amblecote East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY5 2BY is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wayne Lewis (Reform UK).