Postcode DY9 8RY 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 Cradley West & Hayes Lane area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cradley West & Hayes Lane is £45,470 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Christchurch Park.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% 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 road, approximately 73 ft away from DY9 8RY.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane near DY9 8RY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lye (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £266,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £228,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 25 | £190,000 | £258 |
| Flats | 7 | £145,000 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY9 8RY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 5, Attwood Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | M A S Autocentre Ltd, The Hayes, Stourbridge, DY9 8NY | Other | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 115, High Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 120, High Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £174,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Billingham&Kite, Bromley Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8JA | Other | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the DY9 8RY postcode area, located within Cradley West & Hayes Lane, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY9 8RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye, DY9 8LQ | Walking directions to Pindi Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Active 24/7 Convenience Store | High Street, Dudley, DY9 8LN | Walking directions to Active 24/7 Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aira Mini Market | High Street, Dudley, DY9 8LN | Walking directions to Aira Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | A&D Local Shop | High Street, Dudley, DY9 8LF | Walking directions to A&D Local Shop |
| 0.3 mi | UK Shop | High Street, Dudley, DY9 8LF | Walking directions to UK Shop |
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 8RY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lisa Marie Clinton
Lye & Stourbridge North - Elected 7 May 2026
Cat Eccles
Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY9 8RY records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8RY in Cradley West & Hayes Lane is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DY9 8RY, including Wollescote Primary School (Good), The Old Park School (Outstanding) and Thorns Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY9 8RY is Lye (West Midlands), about 641 m away.
DY9 8RY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,924 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 8RY is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lisa Marie Clinton (Reform UK).