Postcode DY5 2XL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stevens Park.
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.
Amblecote East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.1% 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.
The average income per household in Amblecote East is £47,685 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from DY5 2XL.
Amblecote East near DY5 2XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Lye (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stevens Park | Large | Walking directions to Stevens Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £365,000 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £235,500 | £288 |
| Terraced | 31 | £215,000 | £307 |
| Flats | 22 | £144,000 | £248 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2XL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 39, Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2YJ | Detached | Freehold | £343,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 27, Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2YJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 38, Farm Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2XH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Wesley Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, Brierley Hill, DY5 2YN | Other | Freehold | £601,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 147, Gayfield Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 2BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £232,000 |
In the DY5 2XL postcode area, located within Amblecote East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 2XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Quick Stop | Park Road, Dudley, DY5 2DF | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | The Boulevard, Dudley, DY5 1SY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Pedmore Road, Dudley, DY5 1SY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Church Street, Dudley, DY5 2JP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Chapel Street, Dudley, DY5 2AA | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY5 2XL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Wayne Lewis
Amblecote - Elected 7 May 2026
Cat Eccles
Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY5 2XL 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.
The median sale price around DY5 2XL in Amblecote East is £245,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DY5 2XL, including Mount Pleasant Primary School (Good), St Mary's RC Primary School (Good) and Withymoor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY5 2XL is Lye (West Midlands), about 1,427 m away.
DY5 2XL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY5 2XL is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wayne Lewis (Reform UK).