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DY8 4RX

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

Dudley

England / West Midlands / Dudley / Wollaston / Wollaston & Stourbridge Town / DY8 4RX

Overview

Postcode DY8 4RX is located in a major urban area, within the Wollaston & Stourbridge Town ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Wollaston area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wollaston is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Meadow Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
63.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wollaston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wollaston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

63.1%

Approximately 63.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Wollaston is £39,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Wollaston near DY8 4RX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miMeadow ParkSmall
0.5 miThe Dell Open SpaceSmall

Property prices in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £675,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£385,000
Flats39£122,000
Semi-Detached60£286,500
Terraced35£220,000

10 years price trend in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

Schools

In the DY8 4RX postcode area, located within Wollaston, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt James's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAshwood Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableGlasshouse CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miNisa LocalKingsway, Dudley, DY8 4RX
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Dudley, DY8 4NY
0.5 miALDIBridgnorth Road, Dudley, DY8 3QG

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.