Postcode DY9 8SJ 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 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 0.5 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY9 8SJ.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane near DY9 8SJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lye (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £212,250 (about £249 per square foot) in Cradley North & Wollescote area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £322,500 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £225,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 32 | £186,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 13 | £100,000 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,250 | £70,000 | £125,750 | £119,500 |
| 2017 | £184,000 | £86,250 | £143,000 | £128,000 |
| 2018 | £236,500 | £65,000 | £154,250 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £75,000 | £162,000 | £142,000 |
| 2020 | £218,000 | £75,000 | £175,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £249,975 | £95,750 | £179,950 | £152,000 |
| 2022 | £276,500 | £87,500 | £205,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £265,750 | £85,250 | £216,500 | £176,000 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £95,750 | £215,000 | £178,750 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £96,475 | £230,000 | £187,600 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £105,000 | £200,000 | £188,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £141 | £157 | £156 |
| 2017 | £195 | £146 | £171 | £158 |
| 2018 | £230 | £147 | £170 | £173 |
| 2019 | £235 | £148 | £192 | £174 |
| 2020 | £212 | £139 | £201 | £173 |
| 2021 | £259 | £163 | £216 | £196 |
| 2022 | £285 | £180 | £244 | £211 |
| 2023 | £274 | £158 | £252 | £220 |
| 2024 | £292 | £172 | £255 | £208 |
| 2025 | £280 | £184 | £251 | £229 |
| 2026 | £331 | £209 | £258 | £251 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY9 8SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 30, Balds Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 8SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 35A, Balds Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 8SG | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 79, Brook Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8SN | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 12, The Hayes, Stourbridge, DY9 8NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 5, Attwood Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the DY9 8SJ postcode area, located within Cradley West & Hayes Lane, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY9 8SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye, DY9 8LQ | Walking directions to Pindi Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Active 24/7 Convenience Store | High Street, Dudley, DY9 8LN | Walking directions to Active 24/7 Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aira Mini Market | High Street, Dudley, DY9 8LN | Walking directions to Aira Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | A&D Local Shop | High Street, Dudley, DY9 8LF | Walking directions to A&D Local Shop |
| 0.4 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 8SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caley Ashman
Cradley North & Wollescote - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Ballinger
Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY9 8SJ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8SJ in Cradley West & Hayes Lane is £212,250 (about £249 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DY9 8SJ, including Wollescote Primary School (Good), Caslon Primary Community School (Good) and The Old Park School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY9 8SJ is Lye (West Midlands), about 817 m away.
DY9 8SJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering DY9 8SJ is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caley Ashman (Reform UK).