Postcode DY9 8XL 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stevens 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 0.7% 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 8XL.
Cradley West & Hayes Lane near DY9 8XL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lye (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Lye (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stevens Park | Large | Walking directions to Stevens 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY9 8XL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | 41, Brook Holloway, Stourbridge, DY9 8XL | Detached | Freehold | £536,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 19, Perrins Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 8XP | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 35, Perrins Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 8XP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 54, Perrins Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 8XP | Detached | Freehold | £440,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 8, Birchgate, Stourbridge, DY9 8XN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the DY9 8XL postcode area, located within Cradley West & Hayes Lane, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY9 8XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | General Stores | Sensall Road, Dudley, DY9 9AG | Walking directions to General Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Wynall Lane, Dudley, DY9 9AQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye, DY9 8LQ | Walking directions to Pindi Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Active 24/7 Convenience Store | High Street, Dudley, DY9 8LN | Walking directions to Active 24/7 Convenience Store |
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 8XL, 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 8XL 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 8XL 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 6 schools close to DY9 8XL, including Wollescote Primary School (Good), Hob Green Primary School (Good) and The Pedmore High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY9 8XL is Lye (West Midlands), about 1,134 m away.
DY9 8XL 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 Halesowen covering DY9 8XL is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caley Ashman (Reform UK).