Postcode DY8 4XH is located in a major urban area, within the Brierley Hill & Wordsley South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Ashwood area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ashwood is £38,300 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kinver Street Playing Fields.
Ashwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Ashwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ashwood is £38,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY8 4XH.
Ashwood near DY8 4XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £182,250 |
10 years price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY8 4XH postcode area, located within Ashwood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.