Postcode DY8 5SW 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 high crime levels, with around 86.7 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 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Wordsley & Buckpool has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY8 5SW.
Wordsley & Buckpool near DY8 5SW 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5SW postcode area, located within Wordsley & Buckpool, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Dock | Dock Road, Dudley, DY8 5SW | Walking directions to The Dock |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Swan Lane, Dudley, DY8 5TZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lawnswood Road, Dudley, DY8 5PH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Brettell Lane, Dudley, DY8 4BA | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.