Postcode DY6 8HS is located in a major urban area, within the Wordsley North ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wordsley & Buckpool area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wordsley & Buckpool is £49,541 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wordsley & Buckpool is £49,541 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY6 8HS.
Wordsley & Buckpool near DY6 8HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 in Wordsley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £512,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £241,500 |
| Terraced | 26 | £218,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wordsley North
In the DY6 8HS postcode area, located within Wordsley & Buckpool, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY6 8HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Bromley Lane, Dudley, DY6 8QE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.