Postcode DY8 4XS 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 30.5 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 1.5 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 30.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 4XS.
Ashwood near DY8 4XS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kinver Street Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Kinver Street Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Meadow Park | Small | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £204,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY8 4XS postcode area, located within Ashwood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 4XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Audnam, Dudley, DY8 4AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Brettell Lane, Dudley, DY8 4BA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | The Dock | Dock Road, Dudley, DY8 5SW | Walking directions to The Dock |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lawnswood Road, Dudley, DY8 5PH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | The Green, Dudley, DY8 5PD | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.