Postcode DY8 5YW 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 50.2 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kinver Street Playing Fields.
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 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from DY8 5YW.
Hawbush near DY8 5YW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £182,250 |
10 years price trend in Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
In the DY8 5YW postcode area, located within Hawbush, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Brook Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Wordsley School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Amblecote Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.