Postcode DY9 8QT is located in a major urban area, within the Cradley North & Wollescote ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cradley West & Hayes Lane area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cradley West & Hayes Lane is £36,900 per year. The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cradley West & Hayes Lane is £36,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from DY9 8QT.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane near DY9 8QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lye (West Midlands) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Lye (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands) |
| 0.7 mi | Cradley Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Cradley Heath |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Cradley North & Wollescote area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £98,225 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cradley North & Wollescote
In the DY9 8QT postcode area, located within Cradley West & Hayes Lane, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.