Hightown Cradley, Dudley
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (B63), about 150 m long. USRN 11400153.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 76% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cradley Heath, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and The Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens (1.5 hectares) is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Haden Vale Surgery, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 22% 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
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Flat (12); Bungalow, end-terrace (6); Bungalow, mid-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (13); 1967-1975 (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (25).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (43% of about 700 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)
- 122, 124, 126 and 128, COLLEY GATE, CRADLEY, HALESOWEN, B63 2BU: up to 8 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Lyde Green/Cradley Road, Cradley: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Macarthur Road Industrial Estate, Cradley Heath: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adj. rear 84-86 Lyde Green, Halesowen: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent The Bungalow Corngreaves Road Cradley Heath: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Cradley Heath Factory Centre, Woods Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 7AQ: up to 142 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Station Street / Cradley Road, Cradley Heath (opp Majestic Cinema) (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Station Street / Graingers Lane, Cradley Heath (760 m (0.5 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 118 m and 124 m above sea level (121 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 2BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B63 2TP | 100% | 76% | 76% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Lye (West Midlands) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ladysmith Road Colley Gate | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cradley Heath Interchange | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Thornhill Road Carpark | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.8 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Haden Vale Surgery | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colley Gate Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | West Midlands Hospital | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Old Hill Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Convenience Cashzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens 1.5 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Homer Hill Recreation Ground 6.0 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,300 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Corngreaves Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 880 m (0.5 miles) east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Corngreaves Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highfields | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Spring Coppice | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hodge Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Wassellgrove Dingle | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 41 |
6 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Timbertree Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Caslon Primary Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 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 |
| Corngreaves Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, 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) |
| Old Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reddal Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Huntingtree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wollescote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley C of E Primary School B63 2UL | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Safeburys B63 2UD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 4 Good | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Cradley Sports and Social Club B63 2TN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Chartwells B63 2TN | School/college/university | 250 m | 4 Good | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Cradley Community and Welfare Association B63 2TL | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Nisa Local B63 2BU | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Adam Myers Chemists B63 2BU | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Chainmakers Fish Bar Limited B63 2BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| The Wicklow Witch B63 2BY | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Rainbow Street B63 2BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| CRADLEY LABOUR CLUB B63 2BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2012 |
| Drinks R Us B63 2SA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Windmill Supermaket B63 2BY | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2012 |
| The Laurels Social Club B63 2BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2024 |
| J & E CATERING B63 2BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Road (14); On or near Colley Lane (10); On or near Hillside Avenue (8); On or near Bethesda Gardens (7); On or near Hill Bank Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Intended Street · Masons Close · Caslon Road · Crowther Gardens · Ladysmith Road · Hill Bank Road · Butchers Lane · Blue Ball Lane · Osmington Grove · Slade Road · Beechcroft Estate · Slade Road
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.