Corncrake Road Dudley
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY1), about 290 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 11404167.
- Flood: 2 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 Coseley, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Grange Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 158 to 160 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castle Meadows Surgery, about 290 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 15% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 74 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 (54% of about 650 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)
- 48, ZOAR STREET, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2PA: up to 9 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adj 388, Himley Road, Dudley, DY3 2QA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Holloway Street West, Lower Gornal: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land Northwest of Kennedy Crescent, Dudley, DY3 2JG: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 25 September 2026 to 15 October 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DY1 2JQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DY1 2JH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 158 m and 160 m above sea level (159 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY1 2JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peak Drive Milking Bank | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dudley Bus Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Gornal Wood Crematorium Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Meadows Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jhl Pharmacies | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Russells Hall Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Sedgley Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Milking Bank, Dibdale Rd Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Grange Park 14 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Street Recreation Ground 2.5 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm, a scheduled monument, 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Priory Park, Dudley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Turner's Hill Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Barrow Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Wren's Nest Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Parkes Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Report card (Mar 2026): 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: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Milking Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Russells Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wrens Nest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beacon Hill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pegasus Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Straits Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Dudley DY1 2TZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food DY1 2RH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2019 |
| The Black Bear DY3 2AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Laurens Cafe DY3 2AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Nemo's DY3 2AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Lake Street Methodist Church DY3 2AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Take a Break DY3 2AU | Distributors/Transporters | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Gornal Convenience DY3 2AU | Retailers - other | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2025 |
| White Rose Pizza DY3 2AZ | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Michaels Drinkshop DY3 2AZ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Breakfast and After School Club DY3 2AZ | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Candy Cavern DY3 2EG | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2021 |
| The Red Cow DY3 2PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Peak Drive (26); On or near Chiltern Close (11); On or near Shadwell Drive (8); On or near Yorkdale Close (6); On or near Sedgefield Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 15% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 72% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 79% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Peak Drive · Edenbridge View · Kirby Drive · Dibdale Road West · Lake Street · Yorkdale Close · Mendip Close · Shadwell Drive · Manderston Close · Warwick Court · Pennine Drive · Charlecote Drive
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.