Postcode DY8 5AE 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 82.6 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 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 82.6 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from DY8 5AE.
Wordsley & Buckpool near DY8 5AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £240,750 in Wordsley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £512,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £297,750 |
| Flats | 22 | £147,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £227,250 |
10 years price trend in Wordsley North
In the DY8 5AE postcode area, located within Wordsley & Buckpool, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Brook Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ashwood Park Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Wordsley School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.