Postcode DY8 5AD is located in a major urban area, within the Wordsley North ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wordsley & Buckpool area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wordsley & Buckpool is £40,500 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Park.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wordsley & Buckpool is £40,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from DY8 5AD.
Wordsley & Buckpool near DY8 5AD 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
| 0.2 mi | Kinver Street Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Kinver Street Playing Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Meadow Park | Small | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
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 5AD postcode area, located within Wordsley & Buckpool, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Dock | Dock Road, Dudley, DY8 5SW | Walking directions to The Dock |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lawnswood Road, Dudley, DY8 5PH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | The Green, Dudley, DY8 5PD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Brettell Lane, Dudley, DY8 4BA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Audnam, Dudley, DY8 4AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.