Monarch Way Dudley
12 addresses across 1 postcode (DY2), about 20 m long. USRN 11407415.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- 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 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 166 to 170 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Anchor Medical Practice, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £342,000 | £342,000 | £342,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2006 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £109,000 | £105,000 | £113,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 1997 | 5 | £95,000 | £93,000 | £105,000 |
| 1996 | 6 | £91,500 | £90,000 | £96,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2024 | 11 DY2 0LD | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 7 DY2 0LD | Detached | £342,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 5 DY2 0LD | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2015 | 11 DY2 0LD | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2007 | 1 DY2 0LD | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 31 May 2006 | 6 DY2 0LD | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 19 Jan 2001 | 11 DY2 0LD | Detached | £123,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 3 DY2 0LD | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 20 Jan 1999 | 8 DY2 0LD | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 16 Jan 1998 | 7 DY2 0LD | Detached | £106,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1997 | 3 DY2 0LD | Detached | £93,000 | New build. |
| 9 May 1997 | 11 DY2 0LD | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 2 Apr 1997 | 4 DY2 0LD | Detached | £95,000 | New build. |
| 5 Feb 1997 | 5 DY2 0LD | Detached | £95,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jan 1997 | 6 DY2 0LD | Detached | £95,500 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 2 DY2 0LD | Detached | £96,500 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 9 DY2 0LD | Detached | £93,250 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 1 DY2 0LD | Detached | £93,000 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 10 DY2 0LD | Detached | £90,000 | New build. |
| 7 Aug 1996 | 8 DY2 0LD | Detached | £90,000 | New build. |
| 5 Aug 1996 | 7 DY2 0LD | Detached | £90,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 127 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 A (35% of about 660 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)
- 37, Kingsley Street, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0PZ: up to 11 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Church Road, Netherton: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Former Arley Court and Compton Court, Swan Street, Netherton, DY2 9EG: up to 75 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Land between Heath Road and Copse Road, Netherton: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (850 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 166 m and 170 m above sea level (167 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY2 0LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Lye (West Midlands) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Road Netherton | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Merry Hill Bus Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Stafford Street Car Park | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Anchor Medical Practice | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milan Chemist | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practice | 160 m |
| Hospital | Russells Hall Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Old Hill Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 16 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 4 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Cobb's Engine House, Warley | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Yewtree Hill | Hill | 140 m south-west |
| Lodge Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Bourne Hills Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Saltwells Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Boshboil Arm | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Link Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 490 m (0.3 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 |
| Northfield Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 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 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sledmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blowers Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Corngreaves Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reddal Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
| Quarry Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Store DY2 0JU | Retailers - other | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Chatterbox Private Day Nursery DY2 0JT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Netherton Cricket Ground DY2 0HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Hillstore DY2 0NU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Bulls Head DY2 0PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| H&J Farm Butcher Ltd DY2 9RB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Naughty but nice DY2 9PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Netherton Sports and Social Club DY2 0PL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Pizza Paito DY2 9PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Truly Scrumptious Desserts DY2 9QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Bains Wines DY2 9PY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Netherton Post Office DY2 9PY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Allans Shopping Centre DY2 9PY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Nisa Local DY2 9PY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Canton Delight DY2 9PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Walker Street (12); On or near Hampton Street (11); On or near Church Road (11); On or near Alpine Drive (7); On or near Griffin Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- DY2 0LD: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Queens Gardens · Griffin Street · Alpine Drive · Church Road · Bell Road · Lyttleton Close · Hope Terrace · Walker Street · Bell Road · Hampton Street · Hockley Lane · Marl 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.