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DY5 3GZ

Foxdale Drive

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

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Overview

Postcode DY5 3GZ is located in a major urban area, within the Brierley Hill & Wordsley South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brierley Hill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brierley Hill is £36,151 per year. The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands), about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Marsh Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Brierley Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brierley Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Brierley Hill is £36,151 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY5 3GZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Brierley Hill near DY5 3GZ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 3GZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMarsh ParkSmallWalking directions to Marsh Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
5,214 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.58(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.49(-40%)
Vehicle crime
4.54(-30%)
Burglary
3.89(-4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
84.7%
Other White
15
5.6%
Other Asian
6
2.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.87%
Indian
3
1.12%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
53
23.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
20.98%
No qualifications
29
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.39%
Owns outright
30
20.83%
Social rents from council
4
2.78%
Other social rented
4
2.78%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £235K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £242 per square foot) in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£291,500£315
Semi-Detached63£214,000£249
Terraced56£190,000£240
Flats28£106,500£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£102,000£152,248£136,500
2017£241,250£102,000£135,000£128,750
2018£200,000£86,000£153,250£135,000
2019£251,500£90,000£145,000£131,000
2020£224,750£82,500£157,500£134,500
2021£227,000£113,000£174,500£155,000
2022£285,000£97,000£180,000£171,000
2023£250,000£107,500£200,000£185,000
2024£286,500£110,500£196,250£160,000
2025£327,500£90,000£215,000£190,000
2026£241,500£110,000£222,500£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£202£192£156
2017£236£159£171£163
2018£224£147£168£166
2019£238£151£173£154
2020£233£155£195£172
2021£251£177£208£189
2022£272£171£240£217
2023£309£187£239£237
2024£315£187£240£238
2025£306£178£245£235
2026£303£199£257£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brierley Hill & Wordsley South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 3GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 3GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 20251, Foxdale Drive, Brierley Hill, DY5 3GZTerracedFreehold£152,000
28 Apr 202664, Foxdale Drive, Brierley Hill, DY5 3GYTerracedFreehold£223,000
28 Nov 202552, Foxdale Drive, Brierley Hill, DY5 3GYDetachedFreehold£165,000
25 Jul 20251, Budnam Brook Court, Brierley Hill, DY5 3TRTerracedFreehold£155,000
17 Dec 2025240, Moor Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3TAOtherLeasehold£83,000

Schools

In the DY5 3GZ postcode area, located within Brierley Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 3GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBrockmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHawbush Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryDingle Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 3GZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Dickenson

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South - 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)Brierley HillE02002021
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 022DE01009747
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 3GZ

Is DY5 3GZ (Brierley Hill) safe?

The area around DY5 3GZ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DY5 3GZ?

The median sale price around DY5 3GZ in Brierley Hill is £187,500 (about £242 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY5 3GZ?

There are 13 schools close to DY5 3GZ, including Brockmoor Primary School (Good), Hawbush Primary School and Dingle Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY5 3GZ?

DY5 3GZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,454 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY5 3GZ (Brierley Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY5 3GZ is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Dickenson (Reform UK).

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