Postcode DY9 7HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Pedmore & Stourbridge East ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oldswinford & Pedmore area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldswinford & Pedmore is £58,091 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Junction, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stevens Park.
Oldswinford & Pedmore has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Oldswinford & Pedmore has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldswinford & Pedmore is £58,091 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from DY9 7HJ.
Oldswinford & Pedmore near DY9 7HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stourbridge Junction located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stourbridge Junction | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Junction |
| 0.6 mi | Lye (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands) |
| 0.7 mi | Stourbridge Town | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stevens Park | Large | Walking directions to Stevens Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Pedmore & Stourbridge East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 61 | £465,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £340,000 | £311 |
| Terraced | 21 | £220,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 13 | £150,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | £147,500 | £225,000 | £180,500 |
| 2017 | £349,250 | £128,750 | £231,250 | £169,000 |
| 2018 | £348,000 | £119,500 | £230,000 | £168,500 |
| 2019 | £390,000 | £129,500 | £242,500 | £192,500 |
| 2020 | £408,500 | £114,000 | £250,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £130,000 | £276,500 | £191,000 |
| 2022 | £497,000 | £149,500 | £300,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £530,050 | £150,000 | £297,500 | £207,750 |
| 2024 | £502,500 | £145,000 | £327,000 | £222,375 |
| 2025 | £492,500 | £167,500 | £315,000 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £447,250 | £147,000 | £345,000 | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £168 | £205 | £167 |
| 2017 | £255 | £192 | £231 | £179 |
| 2018 | £273 | £176 | £235 | £178 |
| 2019 | £277 | £197 | £237 | £190 |
| 2020 | £289 | £161 | £245 | £186 |
| 2021 | £298 | £195 | £276 | £211 |
| 2022 | £341 | £214 | £277 | £216 |
| 2023 | £351 | £220 | £278 | £238 |
| 2024 | £346 | £209 | £302 | £225 |
| 2025 | £344 | £231 | £294 | £235 |
| 2026 | £344 | £252 | £324 | £273 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY9 7HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2025 | 4, Barn Close, Stourbridge, DY9 7PA | Flats | Leasehold | £76,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 15, New Farm Road, Stourbridge, DY9 7PQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 14, Croftwood Road, Stourbridge, DY9 7EU | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 12A, Wrekin Drive, Stourbridge, DY9 7HB | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 9, Hadcroft Road, Stourbridge, DY9 7LR | Terraced | Freehold | £187,500 |
In the DY9 7HJ postcode area, located within Oldswinford & Pedmore, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY9 7HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Hungary Hill, Stourbridge, DY9 7NJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY9 7HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jason Douglas Thorne
Pedmore & Stourbridge East - Elected 7 May 2026
Cat Eccles
Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY9 7HJ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DY9 7HJ in Oldswinford & Pedmore is £350,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DY9 7HJ, including The Pedmore High School (Good), Rufford Primary School and Ham Dingle Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY9 7HJ is Stourbridge Junction, about 814 m away.
DY9 7HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,627 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY9 7HJ is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jason Douglas Thorne (Reform UK).