Postcode DY5 3SW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brierley Hill is £36,151 per year. The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Marsh Park.
Brierley Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Brierley Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
The average income per household in Brierley Hill is £36,151 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY5 3SW.
Brierley Hill near DY5 3SW 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 3SW postcode area, located within Brierley Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.