Platts Drive Stourbridge, Dudley
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11402977.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stourbridge Town, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Three Villages Medical Practice, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £88,950 | £88,950 | £88,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £53,750 | £53,750 | £53,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2019 | 8 DY8 4YX | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 5 DY8 4YX | Detached | £143,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2005 | 8 DY8 4YX | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2002 | 8 DY8 4YX | Semi-detached | £88,950 | |
| 24 Oct 1997 | 1 DY8 4YX | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 10 May 1996 | 4 DY8 4YX | Semi-detached | £53,750 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 B (36% of about 770 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 Old Wharf Road, Stourbridge: up to 256 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Plant Street, Mill Street and Bridge Street, Wordsley: up to 43 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Titan Works, OLD WHARF ROAD, Stourbidge DY8 4LS: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 8 addresses are between 72 m and 73 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY8 4YX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY8 4YY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stourbridge Town 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Stourbridge Junction 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Lye (West Midlands) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brettell Lane Audnam | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stourbridge Interchange | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Multipark Stourbridge Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27.7 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Three Villages Medical Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brettell Lane Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 135 High Street (Dental Surgery) | 60 m |
| Hospital | Corbett Hospital | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Stourbridge Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Redhouse, Whitehouse and Newhouse glassworks, a scheduled monument, 750 m (0.5 miles) north. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Redhouse, Whitehouse and Newhouse glassworks | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Glass Cone at Stuart and Sons Red House Glassworks | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Wordsley Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Old Foundry | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Junction | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Mountpleasant Covert | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Ridge Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| New Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Ham Dingle | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Lower Bog | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 8 |
5 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amblecote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 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 |
| Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashwood Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Wordsley School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawbush Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairhaven Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Peters Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belle Vue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Ridgewood High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lobsters Play Centre DY8 4YR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Tesco DY8 4AJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2013 |
| the white horse DY8 4BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Indiluxe DY8 4AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Wine Ville News & Off Licence DY8 4BS | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Little Hands Daycare Amblecote DY8 4BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Ruby Cantonese Restaurant DY8 4HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Amblecote Christian Centre DY8 4BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Lidl DY8 4BA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Khatri's DY8 4BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jan 2025 |
| The Red Lion DY8 4BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Glasshouse College DY8 4HF | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Ruskin Mill Glasshouse College Cafe DY8 4HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Cakes by Walshy DY8 4HF | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2019 |
| PUDDLETOWN PRE-SCHOOL CLUB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Audnam (53); On or near Carol Gardens (9); On or near A461 (8); On or near Platts Drive (4); On or near Park Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 7 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
Platts Road · Platts Crescent · Dial Lane · Carol Gardens · Richardson Drive · The Houx · Park Street · Wollaston Road · Zouche Close · Piper Place · Stewkins · Harrop Way
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.