Postcode DY5 3LH 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 Hawbush area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hawbush is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Oak field park.
Hawbush has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Hawbush has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hawbush is £36,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from DY5 3LH.
Hawbush near DY5 3LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £182,250 |
10 years price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY5 3LH postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hawbush Primary School | Academy sponsor led | N/A | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | The Wordsley School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Withymoor Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.