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DY9 8AX

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Lye & Stourbridge North

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Detailed insights for DY9 8AX

Overview

Postcode DY9 8AX is located in a major urban area, within the Lye & Stourbridge North ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lye & Wynall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lye & Wynall is £41,166 per year. The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands), about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stevens Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
60.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Lye & Wynall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lye & Wynall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.2%

Approximately 60.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Lye & Wynall is £41,166 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY9 8AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lye & Wynall near DY9 8AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY9 8AX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Lye (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY9 8AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStevens ParkLargeWalking directions to Stevens Park
0.3 miChristchurch ParkSmallWalking directions to Christchurch Park

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
12,819.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.25(+162%)
Shoplifting
50.36(+479%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.1(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.58(+45%)
Public order
15.06(+149%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
39.59%
Pakistani
131
33.68%
Other White
53
13.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.8%
Arab
7
1.8%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
32.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.79%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
58.54%
Owns outright
23
18.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.38%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.13%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Lye & Stourbridge North

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £260K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Lye & Stourbridge North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£266,000£312
Semi-Detached48£228,000£263
Terraced25£190,000£258
Flats7£145,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lye & Stourbridge North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£55,250£150,000£95,975
2017£197,500£63,000£145,000£102,500
2018£210,000£75,000£157,000£126,500
2019£225,000£65,000£166,250£118,000
2020£250,000£79,500£182,000£129,950
2021£243,500£75,000£179,995£140,000
2022£286,000£87,250£210,000£155,500
2023£280,000£76,000£211,250£160,000
2024£299,950£98,500£225,000£167,500
2025£280,500£110,000£220,000£182,250
2026£260,000£189,000£249,705£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£160£182£144
2017£214£153£179£147
2018£230£165£190£156
2019£259£161£203£165
2020£230£150£222£175
2021£270£148£232£178
2022£287£209£265£209
2023£282£164£261£227
2024£315£228£269£236
2025£293£246£262£254
2026£312£164£266£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lye & Stourbridge North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY9 8AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY9 8AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 20267, King Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8UTTerracedFreehold£140,000
24 Sept 202527, King Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8UTTerracedFreehold£175,000
12 Sept 202537A, King Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8UTTerracedFreehold£160,000
31 Jul 20255, King Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8UTTerracedFreehold£144,300
18 Jul 202525, King Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8UTTerracedFreehold£138,000

Schools

In the DY9 8AX postcode area, located within Lye & Wynall, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY9 8AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWollescote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Pedmore High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryRufford Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY9 8AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY9 8AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPindi Supermarket54 High Street, Lye, DY9 8LQWalking directions to Pindi Supermarket
0.2 miActive 24/7 Convenience StoreHigh Street, Dudley, DY9 8LNWalking directions to Active 24/7 Convenience Store
0.3 miAira Mini MarketHigh Street, Dudley, DY9 8LNWalking directions to Aira Mini Market
0.3 miA&D Local ShopHigh Street, Dudley, DY9 8LFWalking directions to A&D Local Shop
0.3 miUK ShopHigh Street, Dudley, DY9 8LFWalking directions to UK Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY9 8AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Marie Clinton

Lye & Stourbridge North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alex Ballinger

Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowenE14001261
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lye & WynallE02002036
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 037BE01009836
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY9 8AX

Is DY9 8AX (Lye & Wynall) safe?

The area around DY9 8AX records about 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DY9 8AX?

The median sale price around DY9 8AX in Lye & Wynall is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY9 8AX?

There are 9 schools close to DY9 8AX, including Wollescote Primary School (Good), The Pedmore High School (Good) and Rufford Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY9 8AX?

The closest station to DY9 8AX is Lye (West Midlands), about 723 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY9 8AX?

DY9 8AX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,001 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY9 8AX (Lye & Wynall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering DY9 8AX is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lisa Marie Clinton (Reform UK).