Postcode DY5 3ST 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 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hawbush is £43,889 per year. The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Marsh Park.
Hawbush has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Hawbush has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY5 3ST.
Hawbush near DY5 3ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Marsh Park | Small | Walking directions to Marsh 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 3ST postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 3ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Bell Street, Dudley, DY5 3AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | High Street Mini Market | High Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 3AE | Walking directions to High Street Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | 1 Stop Mini Market | Dudley, DY5 3AW | Walking directions to 1 Stop Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Smart Local Shop | Dudley, DY5 3AE | Walking directions to Smart Local Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Hill Street, Dudley, DY5 2UE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.