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DY8 4DH

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Amblecote

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Overview

Postcode DY8 4DH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from DY8 4DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote West & Stambermill near DY8 4DH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY8 4DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stourbridge Town

N/A

Walking directions to Stourbridge Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
480
Population density
1,758.4 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
436
90.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.49%
Indian
10
2.07%
Other Asian
7
1.45%
Other White
7
1.45%
Total population: 482

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
115
28.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
115
28.33%
Level 3 (A level)
63
15.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 406

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
103
48.82%
Owns with a mortgage
63
29.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
8.06%
Other social rented
13
6.16%
Shared ownership
9
4.27%
Total households: 211

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 4DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 4DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202524, Westland Gardens, Stourbridge, DY8 4HWFlatsLeasehold£115,000
06 Feb 202661, John Corbett Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4BJTerracedFreehold£250,000
03 Oct 202565, John Corbett Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4BJTerracedFreehold£219,950
18 Jun 20253, Marylebone Close, Stourbridge, DY8 4PYDetachedFreehold£350,000
23 Jun 202676, John Corbett Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4BWTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the DY8 4DH 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 4DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableGlasshouse CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAmblecote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusKing Edward VI College StourbridgeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 4DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY8 4DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSonas General StoresVicarage Road, Dudley, DY8 4JEWalking directions to Sonas General Stores
0.4 miSainsbury's Local131 High Street, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4NYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miTesco ExtraDudley, DY8 1YDWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 4DH, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY8 4DH

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

The area around DY8 4DH 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 4DH?

The median sale price around DY8 4DH 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 4DH?

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

What is the nearest station to DY8 4DH?

The closest station to DY8 4DH is Stourbridge Town, about 1,096 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY8 4DH?

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

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