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DY5 2PR

Amblecote Road

Lye & Stourbridge North

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Overview

Postcode DY5 2PR 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 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 7 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 2PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote East near DY5 2PR 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 2PR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Lye (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 2PR
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 Lye & Stourbridge North

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £260K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £263 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
Detached24£266,000£312
Semi-Detached48£228,000£263
Terraced25£190,000£258
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£280,500£110,000£220,000£182,250
2026£260,000£189,000£249,705£187,000
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2PR
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
07 Jun 2026311, Gayfield Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 3JETerracedFreehold£245,000
20 Jun 2025326, Gayfield Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 3JEDetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

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

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

Special Measures

0.5 miNot applicableThe Old Park SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryThorns Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 2PR
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 2PR, 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 027BE01009722
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 2PR

Is DY5 2PR (Amblecote East) safe?

The area around DY5 2PR 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 2PR?

The median sale price around DY5 2PR in Amblecote East is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY5 2PR?

There are 9 schools close to DY5 2PR, including Thorns Collegiate Academy (Special Measures), The Old Park School (Outstanding) and Thorns Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY5 2PR?

The closest station to DY5 2PR is Lye (West Midlands), about 1,072 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY5 2PR?

DY5 2PR 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 2PR (Amblecote East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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