Postcode DY8 5AH 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.5 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Park.
Ashwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,751 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Ashwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.7% 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 5AH.
Ashwood near DY8 5AH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 5AH postcode area, located within Ashwood, there are 9 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.