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DY8 4AY

Cowdrey Close

Amblecote

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Detailed insights for DY8 4AY

Overview

Postcode DY8 4AY is located in a major urban area, within the Amblecote ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Amblecote West & Stambermill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Amblecote West & Stambermill is £45,465 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lindale Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Amblecote West & Stambermill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Amblecote West & Stambermill has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Amblecote West & Stambermill is £45,465 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from DY8 4AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote West & Stambermill near DY8 4AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY8 4AY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Stourbridge Town

N/A

Walking directions to Stourbridge Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY8 4AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLindale ParkSmallWalking directions to Lindale Park
0.3 miRidgewaysSmallWalking directions to Ridgeways

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
2,272.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.72(-15%)
Vehicle crime
7.13(+10%)
Other theft
5.87(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.87(-19%)
Public order
5.87(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
93.18%
Pakistani
7
2.08%
Other White
5
1.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.89%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.64%
Level 3 (A level)
65
23.55%
No qualifications
45
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
42.95%
Owns with a mortgage
56
37.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.08%
Other social rented
6
4.03%
Shared ownership
3
2.01%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Amblecote

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £320K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Amblecote area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amblecote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£365,000£322
Semi-Detached62£235,500£288
Terraced31£215,000£307
Flats22£144,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Amblecote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amblecote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£125,000£155,000£133,000
2017£227,500£110,475£162,250£158,750
2018£257,475£112,250£173,740£142,500
2019£267,000£123,000£175,000£150,000
2020£260,000£130,000£185,000£164,500
2021£295,000£120,000£200,000£187,500
2022£345,000£135,000£215,000£187,500
2023£349,950£150,000£238,750£218,250
2024£365,000£192,000£230,000£215,500
2025£365,000£137,500£235,000£225,000
2026£354,000£155,000£245,000£222,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amblecote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amblecote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£202£187£179
2017£229£172£210£177
2018£243£176£220£196
2019£248£187£221£237
2020£254£203£223£221
2021£280£210£240£209
2022£318£210£270£266
2023£325£239£292£317
2024£326£270£288£310
2025£326£236£303£310
2026£336£254£272£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amblecote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Amblecote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 4AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 4AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 20264, Clee Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4LWTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Jul 20253, Clent Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
14 Mar 202536, Clent Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
31 Mar 20269, Penfields Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4LBTerracedLeasehold£221,000
06 Feb 202610, Penfields Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500

Schools

In the DY8 4AY postcode area, located within Amblecote West & Stambermill, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY8 4AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusKing Edward VI College StourbridgeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAmblecote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableGlasshouse CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 4AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY8 4AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSonas General StoresVicarage Road, Dudley, DY8 4JEWalking directions to Sonas General Stores
0.4 miTesco ExtraDudley, DY8 1YDWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miSparFoster Street East, Dudley, DY8 1LPWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miIceland3 Ryemarket, Stourbridge, DY8 1HJWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miWaitrose44 Ryemarket, Stourbridge, DY8 1HJWalking directions to Waitrose

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 DY8 4AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Wayne Lewis

Amblecote - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Cat Eccles

Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyStourbridgeE14001524
WardAmblecoteE05015903
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Amblecote West & StambermillE02002030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 031AE01009721
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2008-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DY8 4AY

Is DY8 4AY (Amblecote West & Stambermill) safe?

The area around DY8 4AY records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 DY8 4AY?

The median sale price around DY8 4AY in Amblecote West & Stambermill is £245,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY8 4AY?

There are 10 schools close to DY8 4AY, including King Edward VI College Stourbridge (Good), Amblecote Primary School (Good) and Glasshouse College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY8 4AY?

The closest station to DY8 4AY is Stourbridge Town, about 760 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY8 4AY?

DY8 4AY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,876 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY8 4AY (Amblecote West & Stambermill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY8 4AY is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wayne Lewis (Reform UK).