Postcode DY5 3LU 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 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hawbush is £43,889 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.2% 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 per household in Hawbush is £43,889 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from DY5 3LU.
Hawbush near DY5 3LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oak field park | Small | Walking directions to Oak field park |
| 0.2 mi | Culverhouse Drive Park | Small | Walking directions to Culverhouse Drive Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £216,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £175,500 |
10 year median price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY5 3LU postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Swan Lane, Dudley, DY8 5TZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.