Postcode DY8 5RU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 48.0 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 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Park.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from DY8 5RU.
Wordsley & Buckpool near DY8 5RU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kinver Street Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Kinver Street Playing Fields |
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 5RU postcode area, located within Wordsley & Buckpool, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lawnswood Road, Dudley, DY8 5PH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.