Postcode DY8 5AB is located in a major urban area, within the Wordsley North 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 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Park.
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 2.5% 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 5AB.
Ashwood near DY8 5AB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kinver Street Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Kinver Street Playing Fields |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Wordsley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £512,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £303,750 |
| Flats | 17 | £148,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £242,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wordsley North
In the DY8 5AB postcode area, located within Ashwood, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lawnswood Road, Dudley, DY8 5PH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | The Green, Dudley, DY8 5PD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | The Dock | Dock Road, Dudley, DY8 5SW | Walking directions to The Dock |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.