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DY8 5RS

Sycamore Paddock

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

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Detailed insights for DY8 5RS

Overview

Postcode DY8 5RS is located in a major urban area, within the Brierley Hill & Wordsley South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hawbush area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawbush is £43,889 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oak field park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Hawbush has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hawbush has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hawbush is £43,889 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from DY8 5RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawbush near DY8 5RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY8 5RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOak field parkSmallWalking directions to Oak field park
0.3 miCulverhouse Drive ParkSmallWalking directions to Culverhouse Drive Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
6,227.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.92(-38%)
Public order
5.25(-13%)
Vehicle crime
4.67(-28%)
Burglary
4.08(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.5(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
92.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.89%
Pakistani
4
1.26%
Other White
3
0.95%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
30.89%
Level 3 (A level)
58
22.39%
No qualifications
39
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.11%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
48.33%
Owns outright
50
41.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.5%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £234K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £240 per square foot) in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£280,000£315
Semi-Detached66£212,000£248
Terraced58£190,000£240
Flats31£110,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£102,000£152,248£136,500
2017£241,250£102,000£135,000£128,750
2018£200,000£86,000£153,250£135,000
2019£251,500£90,000£145,000£131,000
2020£224,750£82,500£157,500£134,500
2021£227,000£113,000£174,500£155,000
2022£285,000£97,000£180,000£171,000
2023£250,000£107,500£200,000£185,000
2024£286,500£110,500£196,250£160,000
2025£327,500£90,000£215,000£190,000
2026£280,000£115,000£222,250£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£202£192£156
2017£236£159£171£163
2018£224£147£168£166
2019£238£151£173£154
2020£233£155£195£172
2021£251£177£208£189
2022£272£171£240£217
2023£309£187£239£237
2024£315£187£240£238
2025£306£178£245£235
2026£303£199£257£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brierley Hill & Wordsley South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 5RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 5RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026136, Oak Park Road, Stourbridge, DY8 5YESemi-DetachedFreehold£332,500
20 Mar 202630, Oakfield Road, Stourbridge, DY8 5XSDetachedFreehold£345,000
21 Nov 20252, Oakfield Road, Stourbridge, DY8 5XSTerracedFreehold£222,000
22 Aug 202510, Oakfield Road, Stourbridge, DY8 5XSTerracedFreehold£233,000
31 Mar 20254, Oakfield Road, Stourbridge, DY8 5XSTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the DY8 5RS postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY8 5RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAmblecote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHawbush Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY8 5RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopSwan Lane, Wordsley, DY8 5TZWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLidl120 Brettell Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 4BAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco ExpressAudnam, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4AJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe DockDock Road, Dudley, DY8 5SWWalking directions to The Dock

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY8 5RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Dickenson

Brierley Hill & Wordsley South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Cat Eccles

Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyStourbridgeE14001524
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HawbushE02002022
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 023EE01009745
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2002-10-01

Frequently asked questions about DY8 5RS

Is DY8 5RS (Hawbush) safe?

The area around DY8 5RS records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY8 5RS?

The median sale price around DY8 5RS in Hawbush is £187,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY8 5RS?

There are 10 schools close to DY8 5RS, including Brook Primary School (Good), Amblecote Primary School (Good) and Hawbush Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY8 5RS?

DY8 5RS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,281 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY8 5RS (Hawbush) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY8 5RS is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Dickenson (Reform UK).