Canal Side Dudley
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY2), about 170 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 11401814.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Dudley costs £2,145 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Old Hill, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Warrens Hall Park, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 138 to 140 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Anchor Medical Practice, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 830 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Dudley in 2026-27: Band D £2,145 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,430 | £1,668 | £1,907 | £2,145 | £2,621 | £3,098 | £3,575 | £4,290 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (50% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Unit 2, 57 Northfield Road, Netherton: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (50 m)
- Land at corner of Saltwells Road and Halesowen Road, Netherton: up to 63 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Norbert Dentressangle, Doulton Road, Rowley Regis (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Saltwells Education Centre, Bowling Green Road: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Church Road, Netherton: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 37, Kingsley Street, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0PZ: up to 11 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 15 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DY2 9AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY2 9LD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 5 / 15 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 138 m and 140 m above sea level (139 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY2 9AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY2 9LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northfield Road Darby End | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cradley Heath Interchange | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Rowley Regis Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.5 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Anchor Medical Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milan Chemist | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halesowen Road (Dental Surgery) | 330 m |
| Hospital | Rowley Regis Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Old Hill Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Netherton, Halesowen Road Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warrens Hall Park 41 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,640 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 54 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cobb's Engine House, Warley, a scheduled monument, 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb's Engine House, Warley | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Withymoor Island | Island | 270 m south-west |
| Boshboil Arm | Lake or reservoir | 370 m north-east |
| Bourne Hills Basin | Lake or reservoir | 380 m north |
| Rowley Stop | Lake or reservoir | 840 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Yewtree Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Saltwells Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dudley: see them on the Dudley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Netherton Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sledmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Link Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Netherton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reddal Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ormiston Forge Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Corngreaves Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sipz N Bitez DY2 9PQ | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Red Lion DY2 9JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Withymoor Service Station DY2 9JZ | Retailers - other | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Withymoor Service Station (One Stop) DY2 9JZ | Retailers - other | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| HBS Foods Ltd DY2 9JQ | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Select & Save DY2 9JQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Darby End Fish and Chips DY2 9JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf DY2 9HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Gate Hangs Well P H DY2 9PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Essdee Stores DY2 9LH | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Just Us Care Ltd - Oak House DY2 9LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Dymond Creationz DY2 9JQ | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Ella's Bar DY2 9PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 May 2019 |
| MFG Londis Netherton DY2 9PS | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| MFG Subway Netherton DY2 9PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Double Row (37); On or near Shopping Area (8); On or near Longboat Quay (4); On or near Cosford Drive (4); On or near Hadley Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Morville Road · Samuel Lewis Way · Longboat Quay · Wharf Mews · St Peter's Road · Bobbington Way · Purlin Wharf · Bobbington Way · Railwharf Sidings · Quayside Walk · Hadley Close · Cole Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.