Old Level Way Dudley
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY2), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11400609.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 2).
- Flood: 5 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 Cradley Heath, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Warrens Hall Park (41 hectares) is about 670 m (0.4 miles) 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 144 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Anchor Medical Practice, about 180 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1991-1995 (16); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16).
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 (52% of about 690 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)
- Church Road, Netherton: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Unit 2, 57 Northfield Road, Netherton: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at corner of Saltwells Road and Halesowen Road, Netherton: up to 63 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 37, Kingsley Street, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0PZ: up to 11 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Saltwells Education Centre, Bowling Green Road: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Arley Court and Compton Court, Swan Street, Netherton, DY2 9EG: up to 75 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Land between Heath Road and Copse Road, Netherton: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: BT, New service connection, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DY2 9RQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY2 9RA | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 144 m and 145 m above sea level (144 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY2 9RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY2 9RQ | 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 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bishton Grove Netherton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Merry Hill Bus Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Rowley Regis Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Anchor Medical Practice | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milan Chemist | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halesowen Road (Dental Surgery) | 180 m |
| Hospital | Rowley Regis Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Old Hill Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Netherton, Halesowen Road Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Warrens Hall Park 41 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,640 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 68 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cobb's Engine House, Warley, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb's Engine House, Warley | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Withymoor Island | Island | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Yewtree Hill | Hill | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bourne Hills Basin | Lake or reservoir | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Boshboil Arm | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Lodge Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Saltwells Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 18 |
6 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | 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 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Link Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| Netherton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sledmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Corngreaves Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reddal Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Forge Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella's Bar DY2 9PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 16 May 2019 |
| MFG Londis Netherton DY2 9PS | Retailers - other | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| MFG Subway Netherton DY2 9PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Primrose Cafe DY2 9RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Primrose Cafe DY2 9RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| H&J Farm Butcher Ltd DY2 9RB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Jamaica Paradise DY2 9PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Primrose Hill Congregational Church DY2 9PN | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Pannys Plaice DY2 9PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Popping Fruits DY2 9PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| ARYAMART DY2 9PS | Retailers - other | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dymond Creationz DY2 9JQ | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| HBS Foods Ltd DY2 9JQ | Manufacturers/packers | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Select & Save DY2 9JQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Darby End Fish and Chips DY2 9JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yew Tree Road (11); On or near Petrol Station (11); On or near Marriott Road (8); On or near Primrose Road (8); On or near Bishton Grove (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Cradley Road · Cradley Road · Birch Terrace · Edwards Road · Bishton Grove · Primrose Road · Northcott Road · Halesowen Road · Chapel Street · Yew Tree Road · Marriott Road · Marriott 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.