Postcode DY8 5ST 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wordsley & Buckpool is £49,541 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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 per household in Wordsley & Buckpool is £49,541 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY8 5ST.
Wordsley & Buckpool near DY8 5ST 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5ST postcode area, located within Wordsley & Buckpool, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lawnswood Road, Dudley, DY8 5PH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 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: 01/01/2026.