Faulknor Close Stourbridge, Dudley
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY8), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11405385.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5).
- Flood: 3 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 Stourbridge Town, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Greenfield Gardens, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 79 to 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lion Health, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 81 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
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (38% of about 710 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)
- HANBURY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, CHAPEL STREET, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1BE: up to 5 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 36-42 Market Street, Stourbridge: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Rye Market, Stourbridge: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Peugeot Garage, Hagley Road, Stourbridge: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- 133-134, High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1DS: up to 5 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 64-67 High Street, Stourbridge: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Enville Street: up to 11 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land opposite Spicer Lodge, Enville Street, Stourbridge: up to 10 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 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, 3 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DY8 1AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DY8 1AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 79 m and 80 m above sea level (79 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY8 1AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY8 1AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stourbridge Town 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Stourbridge Junction 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Lye (West Midlands) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hill Street Stourbridge | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stourbridge Interchange | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Extra Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27.3 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lion Health | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stourbridge Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Worcester Street (Dental Surgery) | 250 m |
| Hospital | Corbett Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Stourbridge Police Station | 340 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dudley Building Society | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenfield Gardens 1.3 ha | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mary Stevens Park 12 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swinford Common 3.5 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,990 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade I), 250 m north. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Thomas | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m north |
| Stourbridge War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Old Swinford Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Stourbridge Quaker Meeting House | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Pool | Lake or reservoir | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Peter's Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Little Iverley Covert | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Allotment Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Norton Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Ham Dingle | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 10 |
5 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 30 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Swinford Hospital Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge | 16 plus | 16–19 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Redhill School | Secondary | 11–16 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gig Mill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Amblecote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rufford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Peters Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Ridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Pedmore High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Pre-School DY8 1AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy DY8 1AT | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| The Waggon and Horses DY8 1AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Hanbury Hill Baptist Church DY8 1BZ | Other catering premises | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club DY8 1BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Twinkle Toes Day Nursery & Preschool DY8 1PA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Lifestyle Express, Classic News DY8 1AQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 5 Apr 2017 |
| S&J Catering Services Ltd DY8 1SP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Baruneya Convenience Store DY8 1SF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Feb 2026 |
| The James S Webb Centre - Freemasory DY8 1SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Parish Centre DY8 1PQ | Other catering premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2013 |
| Grape Tree DY8 1HJ | Retailers - other | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Replenish Foodbank DY8 1PQ | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Waitrose Limited DY8 1HJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| MaxiDeals DY8 1HJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hanbury Hill (29); On or near Faulknor Close (11); On or near Drury Lane (7); On or near Greenfield Avenue (6); On or near Baylie Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Food hygiene ratings Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club (pub/bar/nightclub, DY8 1BL) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club (pub/bar/nightclub, DY8 1BL) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 24 April 2019) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Greenfield Avenue · Hill Street · Oxford Drive · Bath Road · Chapel Street · Hanbury Hill · Hanbury Passage · College Road · Ballarat Walk · Drury Lane · Pargeter Street · Chapelfield Mews
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.