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DY5 2PP

Amblecote Road

Amblecote

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Detailed insights for DY5 2PP

Overview

Postcode DY5 2PP 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blake Hall Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Amblecote East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Amblecote East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 2PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote East near DY5 2PP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY5 2PP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Lye (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 2PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlake Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Blake Hall Park
0.2 miWithymoor Village GreenLargeWalking directions to Withymoor Village Green

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
4,133.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.05(-74%)
Vehicle crime
3.87(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.09(-58%)
Burglary
2.32(-43%)
Other crime
1.55(-25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
93.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.67%
Indian
3
1%
Other White
3
1%
Pakistani
2
0.67%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
26.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.09%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
66.67%
Owns with a mortgage
41
31.78%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Amblecote

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £320K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £298 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
Detached51£365,000£322
Semi-Detached62£235,500£288
Terraced31£215,000£307
Flats22£144,000£248

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£365,000£137,500£235,000£225,000
2026£354,000£155,000£245,000£222,000
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 2025224, Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
23 Oct 2025184A, Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2PPTerracedFreehold£200,000
25 Jul 2025210, Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
26 Feb 202610, Stanhoe Close, Brierley Hill, DY5 3JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£256,000
07 Jun 2026311, Gayfield Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 3JETerracedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the DY5 2PP postcode area, located within Amblecote East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 2PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThorns Collegiate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.4 miPrimaryWithymoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableThe Old Park SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 2PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 2PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury'sSandringham Way, Dudley, DY5 3JRWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miB AND K CONVEINIENCE STOREDudley, DY5 2JYWalking directions to B AND K CONVEINIENCE STORE

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 2PP, 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 027BE01009722
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 2PP

Is DY5 2PP (Amblecote East) safe?

The area around DY5 2PP records about 22 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 2PP?

The median sale price around DY5 2PP in Amblecote East is £245,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY5 2PP?

There are 10 schools close to DY5 2PP, including Thorns Collegiate Academy (Special Measures), Withymoor Primary School and The Old Park School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY5 2PP?

The closest station to DY5 2PP is Lye (West Midlands), about 1,114 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY5 2PP?

DY5 2PP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,484 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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