Postcode DY8 5YL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.4 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Oak field park.
Hawbush has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Hawbush has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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 5YL.
Hawbush near DY8 5YL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oak field park | Small | Walking directions to Oak field park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 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 | 4 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £175,250 |
10 year median price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY8 5YL postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 5YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Dock | Dock Road, Dudley, DY8 5SW | Walking directions to The Dock |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Brettell Lane, Dudley, DY8 4BA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Audnam, Dudley, DY8 4AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Swan Lane, Dudley, DY8 5TZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.