Postcode DY8 5XB 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hawbush is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Oak field park.
Hawbush has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Hawbush has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Hawbush is £36,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY8 5XB.
Hawbush near DY8 5XB 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oak field park | Small | Walking directions to Oak field park |
| 0.3 mi | Culverhouse Drive Park | Small | Walking directions to Culverhouse Drive Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £204,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY8 5XB postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Swan Lane, Dudley, DY8 5TZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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.