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DY5 2LE

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Lye & Stourbridge North

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Detailed insights for DY5 2LE

Overview

Postcode DY5 2LE is located in a major urban area, within the Lye & Stourbridge North ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Amblecote East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stevens Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Amblecote East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Amblecote East has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from DY5 2LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote East near DY5 2LE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY5 2LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Lye (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 2LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStevens ParkLargeWalking directions to Stevens Park
0.5 miChristchurch ParkSmallWalking directions to Christchurch Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
3,610 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.51(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-21%)
Burglary
4.31(+6%)
Vehicle crime
3.59(-45%)
Possession of weapons
2.15(+34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
85.3%
Pakistani
24
6.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
2.02%
Other White
6
1.73%
Indian
4
1.15%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
101
34.12%
Level 3 (A level)
65
21.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
45.39%
Owns with a mortgage
43
30.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.89%
Social rents from council
6
4.26%
Other social rented
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Lye & Stourbridge North

Median price£208,500
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £255K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Lye & Stourbridge North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£266,000£321
Semi-Detached41£228,000£263
Terraced25£185,000£261
Flats7£145,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lye & Stourbridge North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£55,250£150,000£95,975
2017£197,500£63,000£145,000£102,500
2018£210,000£75,000£157,000£126,500
2019£225,000£65,000£166,250£118,000
2020£250,000£79,500£182,000£129,950
2021£243,500£75,000£179,995£140,000
2022£286,000£87,250£210,000£155,500
2023£280,000£76,000£211,250£160,000
2024£299,950£98,500£225,000£167,500
2025£281,000£110,000£220,000£182,250
2026£250,000£189,000£245,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£160£182£144
2017£214£153£179£147
2018£230£165£190£156
2019£259£161£203£165
2020£230£150£222£175
2021£270£148£232£178
2022£287£209£265£209
2023£282£164£261£227
2024£315£228£269£236
2025£293£246£262£254
2026£312£164£266£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lye & Stourbridge North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202530, Caledonia, Brierley Hill, DY5 2LEDetachedFreehold£282,000
18 Dec 202517, Caledonia, Brierley Hill, DY5 2LFDetachedFreehold£150,000
15 Aug 202593, Grosvenor Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 2LHFlatsLeasehold£262,000
21 Mar 2025119, Grosvenor Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 2LHTerracedFreehold£210,000
01 Aug 202520, Winding Mill South, Brierley Hill, DY5 2LWTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the DY5 2LE postcode area, located within Amblecote East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 2LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Old Park SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryThorns Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryThorns Collegiate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 2LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 2LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miB AND K CONVEINIENCE STOREDudley, DY5 2JYWalking directions to B AND K CONVEINIENCE STORE
0.2 miAldiDudley Road, Lye, DY9 8ELWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miKK One StopHigh Street, Dudley, DY9 8LHWalking directions to KK One Stop
0.5 miUK ShopHigh Street, Dudley, DY9 8LFWalking directions to UK Shop
0.5 miA&D Local ShopHigh Street, Dudley, DY9 8LFWalking directions to A&D Local Shop

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 2LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Marie Clinton

Lye & Stourbridge North - 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
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Amblecote EastE02002026
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 027AE01009719
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 2LE

Is DY5 2LE (Amblecote East) safe?

The area around DY5 2LE records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2LE?

The median sale price around DY5 2LE in Amblecote East is £208,500 (about £264 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY5 2LE?

There are 11 schools close to DY5 2LE, including The Old Park School (Outstanding), Thorns Primary School and Thorns Collegiate Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY5 2LE?

The closest station to DY5 2LE is Lye (West Midlands), about 525 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY5 2LE?

DY5 2LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,699 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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