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DY5 2YH

Amblecote Road

Amblecote

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Detailed insights for DY5 2YH

Overview

Postcode DY5 2YH 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stevens Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Amblecote East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Amblecote East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from DY5 2YH.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote East near DY5 2YH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY5 2YH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Lye (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 2YH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStevens ParkLargeWalking directions to Stevens Park

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
5,661.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.34(-81%)
Burglary
3.26(-20%)
Vehicle crime
3.26(-50%)
Public order
1.63(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.82(-89%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
93.47%
Indian
11
3.78%
Other White
3
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.69%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.46%
No qualifications
50
20.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
54.31%
Owns with a mortgage
43
37.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.31%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

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 2YH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 2YH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202639, Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2YJDetachedFreehold£343,000
18 Feb 202627, Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,500
15 Aug 2025147, Gayfield Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 2BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
12 Dec 202538, Farm Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
23 Jan 2026Wesley Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, Brierley Hill, DY5 2YNOtherFreehold£601,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 2YH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMount Pleasant Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWithymoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 2YH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 2YH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIcelandPedmore Road, Dudley, DY5 1SYWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLidlThe Boulevard, Dudley, DY5 1SYWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miQuick StopPark Road, Dudley, DY5 2DFWalking directions to Quick Stop
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHill Street, Dudley, DY5 2UEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miNisa LocalChurch Street, Dudley, DY5 2JPWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 2YH, 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 027DE01009728
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 2YH

Is DY5 2YH (Amblecote East) safe?

The area around DY5 2YH records about 17 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 2YH?

The median sale price around DY5 2YH 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 2YH?

There are 9 schools close to DY5 2YH, including Mount Pleasant Primary School (Good), St Mary's RC Primary School (Good) and Withymoor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY5 2YH?

The closest station to DY5 2YH is Lye (West Midlands), about 1,474 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY5 2YH?

DY5 2YH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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