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DY8 4LG

Dove Drive

Amblecote

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Overview

Postcode DY8 4LG is located in a major urban area, within the Amblecote ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Withymoor Village area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Withymoor Village is £61,394 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blake Hall Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Withymoor Village has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Withymoor Village has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.3%

Approximately 7.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Withymoor Village is £61,394 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from DY8 4LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Withymoor Village near DY8 4LG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY8 4LG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Stourbridge Town

N/A

Walking directions to Stourbridge Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY8 4LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlake Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Blake Hall Park
0.4 miOak field parkSmallWalking directions to Oak field park
0.3 miCulverhouse Drive ParkSmallWalking directions to Culverhouse Drive Park

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
5,865.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.94(-72%)
Vehicle crime
6.16(-5%)
Burglary
2.74(-33%)
Public order
1.37(-77%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.37(-87%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
93.73%
Pakistani
4
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.11%
Other White
3
1.11%
Caribbean
2
0.74%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
31.14%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.54%
No qualifications
39
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
42.74%
Owns outright
39
31.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.13%
Social rents from council
5
4.03%
Other social rented
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

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 4LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 4LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202621, Dove Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4LGFlatsLeasehold£105,000
02 Apr 20268, Dove Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4LGFlatsLeasehold£105,000
24 Jul 20257, Dove Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4LGFlatsLeasehold£90,000
16 May 202516, Dove Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4LGTerracedLeasehold£93,000
29 Jan 202667, Old Hall Close, Stourbridge, DY8 4JQTerracedFreehold£223,000

Schools

In the DY8 4LG postcode area, located within Withymoor Village, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY8 4LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAmblecote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableGlasshouse CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.6 miPrimaryPeters Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 4LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY8 4LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSonas General StoresVicarage Road, Dudley, DY8 4JEWalking directions to Sonas General Stores

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 4LG, 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)Withymoor VillageE02002027
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 028DE01009730
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about DY8 4LG

Is DY8 4LG (Withymoor Village) safe?

The area around DY8 4LG records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4LG?

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

What schools are near DY8 4LG?

There are 9 schools close to DY8 4LG, including Amblecote Primary School (Good), Glasshouse College (Good) and Peters Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY8 4LG?

The closest station to DY8 4LG is Stourbridge Town, about 1,373 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY8 4LG?

DY8 4LG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY8 4LG (Withymoor Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

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