Postcode insights

DY5 3QJ

Hillcrest Avenue

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

Property search →

Interactive map showing DY5 3QJ and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for DY5 3QJ

Overview

Postcode DY5 3QJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawbush is £43,889 per year. The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands), about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Withymoor Village Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Hawbush has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hawbush has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hawbush is £43,889 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from DY5 3QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawbush near DY5 3QJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 3QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWithymoor Village GreenLargeWalking directions to Withymoor Village Green
0.2 miMarsh ParkSmallWalking directions to Marsh Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
4,137.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.79(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.82(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.9(-36%)
Other theft
6.44(+13%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(-1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
84.47%
Pakistani
20
5.45%
Other White
8
2.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.91%
Indian
4
1.09%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
21.73%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
19.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
18.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
40%
Owns outright
57
39.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
17.93%
Social rents from council
2
1.38%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.38%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £234K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £240 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
Detached9£280,000£315
Semi-Detached66£212,000£248
Terraced58£190,000£240
Flats31£110,000£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£280,000£115,000£222,250£190,000
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 3QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 3QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 20252, Lyncourt, Church Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000
11 Apr 20251, Lyncourt, Church Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000
25 Mar 202627, Crescent Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
12 Dec 202521, Lancaster Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QESemi-DetachedFreehold£77,500
10 Apr 2025322, Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QRTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the DY5 3QJ postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 3QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWithymoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHawbush Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryBrierley Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 3QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 3QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHill Street, Dudley, DY5 2UEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miHigh Street Mini MarketHigh Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 3AEWalking directions to High Street Mini Market
0.4 miSainsbury'sSandringham Way, Dudley, DY5 3JRWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miSmart Local ShopDudley, DY5 3AEWalking directions to Smart Local Shop
0.4 miIcelandBell Street, Dudley, DY5 3AHWalking directions to Iceland

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 3QJ, 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)HawbushE02002022
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 023BE01009740
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 3QJ

Is DY5 3QJ (Hawbush) safe?

The area around DY5 3QJ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY5 3QJ?

The median sale price around DY5 3QJ in Hawbush is £187,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY5 3QJ?

There are 10 schools close to DY5 3QJ, including Withymoor Primary School, Hawbush Primary School and Brierley Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY5 3QJ?

DY5 3QJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,817 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY5 3QJ (Hawbush) in Parliament and on the local council?

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