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DY5 2XD

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Amblecote

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Detailed insights for DY5 2XD

Overview

Postcode DY5 2XD 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stevens Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
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 15,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Amblecote East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 257 ft away from DY5 2XD.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote East near DY5 2XD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY5 2XD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Lye (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 2XD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStevens ParkLargeWalking directions to Stevens Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
4,801.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.01(-48%)
Burglary
7.75(+91%)
Vehicle crime
5.16(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-56%)
Other theft
3.23(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
84.54%
Pakistani
33
10.41%
Indian
6
1.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.95%
Caribbean
2
0.63%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
23.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.47%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
57.72%
Owns with a mortgage
41
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.13%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2XD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2XD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 202611, Andrews Close, Brierley Hill, DY5 2XBSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
10 Sept 202580, Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JUTerracedFreehold£150,000
16 May 202580, Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JUOtherFreehold£105,000
11 Apr 202564, Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JUDetachedFreehold£400,000
17 Oct 202510, Brandon Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JXDetachedFreehold£281,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 2XD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThorns Collegiate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.2 miNot applicableThe Old Park SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryThorns Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 2XD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miB AND K CONVEINIENCE STOREDudley, DY5 2JYWalking directions to B AND K CONVEINIENCE STORE
0.3 miQuick StopPark Road, Dudley, DY5 2DFWalking directions to Quick Stop
0.4 miAldiDudley Road, Lye, DY9 8ELWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miNisa LocalChurch Street, Dudley, DY5 2JPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miPremierChapel Street, Dudley, DY5 2AAWalking directions to Premier

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 2XD, 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 027EE01009729
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 2XD

Is DY5 2XD (Amblecote East) safe?

The area around DY5 2XD records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2XD?

The median sale price around DY5 2XD 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 2XD?

There are 9 schools close to DY5 2XD, 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 2XD?

The closest station to DY5 2XD is Lye (West Midlands), about 1,011 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY5 2XD?

DY5 2XD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,062 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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