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DY9 9DS

Oakfield Road

Cradley North & Wollescote

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Detailed insights for DY9 9DS

Overview

Postcode DY9 9DS 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 Pedmore Fields area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pedmore Fields is £58,146 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Junction, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
61.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Pedmore Fields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Pedmore Fields has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.2%

Approximately 61.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Pedmore Fields is £58,146 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY9 9DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Pedmore Fields near DY9 9DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stourbridge Junction located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
1,274.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.27(-4%)
Public order
6.88(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.31(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-29%)
Burglary
3.44(-15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
81.97%
Other White
22
9.44%
African
7
3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.15%
Caribbean
3
1.29%
Total population: 233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
37.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
83
59.71%
Owns outright
21
15.11%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.79%
Other social rented
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Cradley North & Wollescote

Median price£208,500
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £248K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £248 per square foot) in Cradley North & Wollescote area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cradley North & Wollescote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£330,000£299
Semi-Detached49£222,500£249
Terraced32£186,000£232
Flats12£102,500£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cradley North & Wollescote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley North & Wollescote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley North & Wollescote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cradley North & Wollescote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£323£209£257£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cradley North & Wollescote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cradley North & Wollescote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY9 9DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY9 9DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 20255, Chalfont Place, Stourbridge, DY9 9EPTerracedFreehold£240,000
15 Aug 202563, Wassell Road, Stourbridge, DY9 9DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
18 Jul 20258, Alperton Drive, Stourbridge, DY9 9EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£241,000
17 Mar 202536, Alperton Drive, Stourbridge, DY9 9EWTerracedFreehold£190,000
04 Jul 202594, Woodfield Avenue, Stourbridge, DY9 9DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the DY9 9DS postcode area, located within Pedmore Fields, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY9 9DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHob Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHam Dingle Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miSecondaryThe Pedmore High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY9 9DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY9 9DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutterWynall Lane, Dudley, DY9 9AQWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY9 9DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caley Ashman

Cradley North & Wollescote - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alex Ballinger

Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowenE14001261
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pedmore FieldsE02002041
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 042AE01009832
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY9 9DS

Is DY9 9DS (Pedmore Fields) safe?

The area around DY9 9DS records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DY9 9DS?

The median sale price around DY9 9DS in Pedmore Fields is £208,500 (about £248 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY9 9DS?

There are 4 schools close to DY9 9DS, including Hob Green Primary School (Good), Ham Dingle Primary Academy (Good) and The Pedmore High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY9 9DS?

DY9 9DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY9 9DS (Pedmore Fields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering DY9 9DS is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caley Ashman (Reform UK).