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DY5 3QQ

Baxter Road

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

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Overview

Postcode DY5 3QQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 180.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Marsh Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Brierley Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brierley Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 180.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.3%

Approximately 35.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from DY5 3QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Brierley Hill near DY5 3QQ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 3QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMarsh ParkSmallWalking directions to Marsh Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
3,680.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.49(+142%)
Shoplifting
68.84(+691%)
Other theft
15.35(+170%)
Public order
14.42(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.02(+79%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
80.51%
Pakistani
14
5.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.68%
African
7
2.57%
Caribbean
5
1.84%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
26.57%
Level 3 (A level)
49
23.67%
No qualifications
37
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
31.93%
Other social rented
38
31.93%
Owns outright
23
19.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.08%
Social rents from council
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 3QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 3QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202651, Baxter Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QQTerracedLeasehold£251,000
12 Dec 202521, Lancaster Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QESemi-DetachedFreehold£77,500
04 Jul 202524, Church Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QDTerracedFreehold£162,000
27 Mar 202651, Church Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QGTerracedFreehold£220,000
03 Oct 2025Flat C, 12, Church Hill, Brierley Hill, DY5 3PYFlatsLeasehold£62,000

Schools

In the DY5 3QQ postcode area, located within Brierley Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 3QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBrierley Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrockmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWithymoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 3QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 3QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyHill Street, Dudley, DY5 2UEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miHigh Street Mini MarketHigh Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 3AEWalking directions to High Street Mini Market
0.3 miIcelandBell Street, Dudley, DY5 3AHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miSmart Local ShopDudley, DY5 3AEWalking directions to Smart Local Shop
0.3 miFarmfoods48A High Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3AEWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 3QQ, 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 022BE01009744
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 3QQ

Is DY5 3QQ (Brierley Hill) safe?

The area around DY5 3QQ records about 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3QQ?

The median sale price around DY5 3QQ 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 3QQ?

There are 9 schools close to DY5 3QQ, including Brierley Hill Primary School (Good), Brockmoor Primary School (Good) and Withymoor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY5 3QQ?

DY5 3QQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,970 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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