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 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashwood is £50,350 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 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Ashwood is £50,350 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.
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 |
| 0.2 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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 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 | 31 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £241,500 |
| Terraced | 26 | £218,500 |
10 year median 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.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5AH
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.