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 83.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cradley West & Hayes Lane is £45,470 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 83.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Cradley West & Hayes Lane is £45,470 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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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 | 22 | £304,025 |
| Flats | 13 | £99,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £186,000 |
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.
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.