Polo Fields Stourbridge, Dudley
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY9), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11403785.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £600,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (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 G; Band D in Dudley costs £2,145 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stourbridge Junction, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 114 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wychbury Medical Group, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £740,000 | £740,000 | £740,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2013 | 5 DY9 0SQ | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2009 | 2 DY9 0SQ | Detached | £740,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2007 | 1 DY9 0SQ | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 2 DY9 0SQ | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2000 | 2 DY9 0SQ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 16 Dec 1996 | 3 DY9 0SQ | Detached | £230,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 170 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 G (48% of about 670 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DY9 0SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY9 0RX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 111 m and 114 m above sea level (113 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY9 0RX | 81% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DY9 0SQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stourbridge Junction 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hagley 494,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Stourbridge Town 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pedmore La | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stourbridge Interchange | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Stanley Road Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.4 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wychbury Medical Group | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swinford Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Corbett Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Stourbridge Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Barclays ATM | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 100 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Small multivallate hillfort called Wychbury Ring 450m south east of Pedmore Hall, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Small multivallate hillfort called Wychbury Ring 450m south east of Pedmore Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hagley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Dingle | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Wychbury Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Roundhill Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Hodgehole Dingle | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Heath Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| The Dingle | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedmore CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 170 m | Report card (Dec 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ham Dingle Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hob Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Pedmore High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hagley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Old Swinford Hospital Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Haybridge High School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hagley Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redhill School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedmore C of E Primary School DY9 0RH | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Pedmore Pre-School and Activity Club DY9 0RH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Pedmore Convenience Store DY9 0RH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Foley Arms DY9 0RQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| The Cedars Christian Residential Home DY9 0SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| St Peters Pre-School DY9 0SW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2013 |
| Pedmore Cricket Club DY9 0SR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Stourbridge Golf Club DY8 2RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Golf Shop DY8 2RB | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Polo Fields (2); On or near The Paddock (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Redlake Drive · Parish Gardens · Trehernes Drive · The Paddock · Redlake Road · Walnut Close · Tye Gardens · Greenroyde · Round Hill Avenue · Kielder Gardens · Ferndale Park · Roberts Lane
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.