Postcode DY5 3SZ 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 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hawbush is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 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 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Hawbush is £36,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY5 3SZ.
Hawbush near DY5 3SZ 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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 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 | 24 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £204,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY5 3SZ postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 3SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Bell Street, Dudley, DY5 3AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Hill Street, Dudley, DY5 2UE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | High Street Mini Market | High Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 3AE | Walking directions to High Street Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.