DY5 — BRIERLEY HILL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DY5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DY5 is £250,288, which is 25% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in DY5 cost 12.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DY5 have fallen 28.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£297,747	237
Semi-detached	£196,848	622
Terraced	£167,886	366
Flat	£103,240	131
All types	£250,288	1447

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DY5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 91.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DY5 has a crime rate 12% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

35.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

23.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DY5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DY5 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brierley Hill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Brockmoor Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Mount Pleasant Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Peters Hill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Quarry Bank Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,930

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DY5 are 358.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DY5 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DY5 — BRIERLEY HILL

Area Summary

DY5 (BRIERLEY HILL) offers property prices near the national average (£250,288), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (358 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DY5?

The average house price in DY5 (BRIERLEY HILL) is £250,288, based on 1447 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 28.7% over the past year.

Is DY5 a safe area to live?

Crime in DY5 is close to the national average at 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DY5?

There are 14 schools in or near DY5. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in DY5?

Council tax in DY5 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DY5?

The average broadband download speed in DY5 is 358 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DY5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in DY5 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,930.