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DY5 4AG

Birbeck Place

Brockmoor & Pensnett

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Detailed insights for DY5 4AG

Overview

Postcode DY5 4AG is located in a major urban area, within the Brockmoor & Pensnett ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brockmoor & Woodside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brockmoor & Woodside is £36,902 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mullet Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Brockmoor & Woodside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Brockmoor & Woodside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.3%

Approximately 54.3% 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 Brockmoor & Woodside is £36,902 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY5 4AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Brockmoor & Woodside near DY5 4AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY5 4AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMullet ParkSmallWalking directions to Mullet Park

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
5,027.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.91(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.07(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.55(+17%)
Other theft
10.04(+76%)
Vehicle crime
8.16(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
85.51%
Other White
15
5.43%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
9
3.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.9%
Other
5
1.81%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
31.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
17.7%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
11%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
54.31%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.83%
Owns outright
16
13.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.34%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Brockmoor & Pensnett

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £245K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Brockmoor & Pensnett area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brockmoor & Pensnett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£288,000£304
Semi-Detached64£197,500£250
Terraced18£179,750£231
Flats8£140,500£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brockmoor & Pensnett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockmoor & Pensnett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,945£51,000£116,000£104,750
2017£257,495£108,000£124,500£106,000
2018£260,995£129,995£131,500£119,000
2019£261,997£98,250£149,950£119,500
2020£280,000£97,000£167,250£153,000
2021£294,225£125,000£180,000£145,000
2022£322,250£116,500£175,000£145,000
2023£290,000£104,000£192,500£175,000
2024£297,950£147,000£195,000£218,453
2025£321,500£155,000£195,000£193,500
2026£288,000£53,000£225,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockmoor & Pensnett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brockmoor & Pensnett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£97£146£171
2017£220£179£153£160
2018£225£220£171£164
2019£236£182£192£159
2020£244£156£202£224
2021£255£215£224£201
2022£265£222£215£204
2023£288£181£257£263
2024£305£248£260£268
2025£300£248£243£259
2026£304£98£259£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brockmoor & Pensnett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brockmoor & Pensnett in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 4AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY5 4AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 20257, Birbeck Place, Brierley Hill, DY5 4AGFlatsLeasehold£87,000
28 Mar 20256, Tiled House Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 4LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,000
25 Apr 2025108, Commonside, Brierley Hill, DY5 4AJTerracedFreehold£220,000
10 Dec 202527, Consort Crescent, Brierley Hill, DY5 4DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000
08 Sept 202532, Consort Crescent, Brierley Hill, DY5 4DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000

Schools

In the DY5 4AG postcode area, located within Brockmoor & Woodside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY5 4AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Bromley-Pensnett Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCrestwood Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY5 4AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY5 4AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBudgensHigh Street, Dudley, DY5 4RHWalking directions to Budgens

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 4AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joel Benjamin Hyde

Brockmoor & Pensnett - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sonia Kumar

Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyDudleyE14001204
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brockmoor & WoodsideE02002016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 017CE01009753
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY5 4AG

Is DY5 4AG (Brockmoor & Woodside) safe?

The area around DY5 4AG records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY5 4AG?

The median sale price around DY5 4AG in Brockmoor & Woodside is £195,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY5 4AG?

There are 8 schools close to DY5 4AG, including The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Crestwood Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY5 4AG?

DY5 4AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,649 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY5 4AG (Brockmoor & Woodside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY5 4AG is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joel Benjamin Hyde (Reform UK).

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