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DY8 4DU

Harrop Way

Amblecote

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Detailed insights for DY8 4DU

Overview

Postcode DY8 4DU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Amblecote West & Stambermill is £45,465 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kinver Street Playing Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Amblecote West & Stambermill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Amblecote West & Stambermill has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.2%

Approximately 13.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY8 4DU.

Flood risk

Low

Amblecote West & Stambermill near DY8 4DU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY8 4DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKinver Street Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Kinver Street Playing Fields
0.4 miMeadow ParkSmallWalking directions to Meadow Park

Area Profile

Population
464
Population density
3,120.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.04(-19%)
Public order
7.13(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-6%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.87(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
441
94.64%
Other White
7
1.5%
Other
4
0.86%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.64%
Total population: 466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
26.4%
No qualifications
94
25.07%
Level 3 (A level)
63
16.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
78
36.79%
Owns outright
69
32.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
14.62%
Social rents from council
22
10.38%
Other social rented
6
2.83%
Total households: 212

Property prices in Amblecote

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Amblecote area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amblecote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£365,000
Flats25£136,950
Semi-Detached51£245,000
Terraced38£241,000

10 year median price trend in Amblecote

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amblecote.

Schools

In the DY8 4DU postcode area, located within Amblecote West & Stambermill, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY8 4DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableGlasshouse CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAmblecote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 4DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY8 4DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressAudnam, Dudley, DY8 4AJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLidlBrettell Lane, Dudley, DY8 4BAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Dudley, DY8 4NYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miNisa LocalKingsway, Dudley, DY8 4RXWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,359
Band B£1,586
Band C£1,812
Band D£2,039
Band E£2,492
Band F£2,945
Band G£3,398
Band H£4,077

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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 Introduced1994-05-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.