Engine Lane Brierley Hill, Dudley
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY5), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11400289.
- 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 A; 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 Cradley Heath, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 900 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Waterfront Surgery, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (72% of about 2,190 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)
- Land at Waterfront Way and Level Street: up to 500 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Level Street / Old Bush Street, Brierley Hill: up to 95 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Daniels Wharf: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Vacant Car Park, Waterfront Way, Waterfront, Brierley Hill, DY5 1LZ: up to 61 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Car park at Oak Court, Dudley Road: up to 14 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- WOOD AND MOORE BUILDERS MERCHANTS, WALLOWS ROAD, BROCKMOOR, BRIERLEY HILL, DY5 1HQ: up to 30 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Canal Walk South, Brierley Hill (referred to a Mill Street): up to 250 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- The Old Carriage Works, Mill Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 1RG: up to 28 homes, not 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DY5 1TB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| DY5 1SF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 118 m and 125 m above sea level (121 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY5 1SF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY5 1TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Lye (West Midlands) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Enterprise Trading Estate Merry Hill | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Merry Hill Bus Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | M Moor Centre Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Starbucks Pedmore Rd GeniePoint | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Waterfront Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Venture Way (Dental Surgery) | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Russells Hall Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Snax 24 - Merryhill Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,310 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2,220 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Silverthorne Allotments 2,980 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House, a scheduled monument, 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwells Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Lodge Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Yewtree Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Fens Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Ham Dingle | Valley | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Netherton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Brockmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Quarry Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Withymoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Link Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northfield Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
| The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecohoneyhub DY5 1TB | Distributors/Transporters | 140 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Snax 24 DY5 1TE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Plyvine Catering ATA Plyvine to Go DY5 1TJ | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Costa (Next) DY5 1QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Next DY5 1QY | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Chummys Bakery DY5 1TX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| The Entertainer DY5 1SS | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brierley Hop House DY5 1XD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Menkind DY5 1SS | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Dr Eamers Distillery & Bar DY5 1XG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Tuk Tuk Thai DY5 1XG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Costa Ltd DY5 1SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| New Look DY5 1SS | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Ten Steps Coffee Lounge DY5 1XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2019 |
| The Black Country Hub DY5 1SN | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (west-midlands).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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
Level Street · Pedmore Road Industrial Estate · Waterfront Way · Two Locks · Pedmore Road · The Gateway · Madison Avenue · Central Way · Central Way · The Embankment
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.