Raybould's Fold Dudley
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY2), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11405801.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 5).
- 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 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Netherton Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 161 to 166 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Anchor Medical Practice, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 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
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (15); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (18). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (84% of about 740 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 (120 m)
- 37, Kingsley Street, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0PZ: up to 11 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Former Arley Court and Compton Court, Swan Street, Netherton, DY2 9EG: up to 75 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Vacant land to the rear of 2 St Peters Road, Netherton: up to 5 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Unit 2, 57 Northfield Road, Netherton: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 23 November 2026 to 25 November 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 23 November 2026 to 25 November 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 11 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 34 addresses are between 161 m and 166 m above sea level (165 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY2 0PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY2 9QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Archhill Street Netherton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Merry Hill Bus Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Stafford Street Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Anchor Medical Practice | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milan Chemist | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practice | 280 m |
| Hospital | Russells Hall Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 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 | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Netherton Park 8.3 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Warrens Hall Park 41 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Netherton Cricket Ground 2.0 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 460 m (0.3 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, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Priory Park, Dudley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Yewtree Hill | Hill | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Bourne Hills Basin | Lake or reservoir | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Boshboil Arm | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Lodge Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Saltwells Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 34 |
2 of the street's 34 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 | 250 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 |
| The Link Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 280 m | 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 Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Netherton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sledmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blowers Green 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: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kates Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Corngreaves Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truly Scrumptious Desserts DY2 9QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Bulls Head DY2 0PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Netherton Sports and Social Club DY2 0PL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Pizza Paito DY2 9PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Naughty but nice DY2 9PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Micron House Residential Care Home DY2 9QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Jo's Cafe DY2 9QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Netherton Arts Centre DY2 9ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Exempt | |
| The Arch Tea Room - By Sophie DY2 9ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Sandwich Shop DY2 9QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Paul's Cookshop DY2 9QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Bains Wines DY2 9PY | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Netherton Post Office DY2 9PY | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Allans Shopping Centre DY2 9PY | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Nisa Local DY2 9PY | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 18 Jan 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Castleton Street (21); On or near Upton Street (20); On or near Bournebrook Close (19); On or near Arch Hill Street (16); On or near Halton Street (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
St Thomas Street · Harrison's Fold · St Johns Street · St Giles Street · St Andrew's Street · Bournebrook Close · Bell Road · Upton Street · Arch Hill Street · Meeting Street · Halton Street · Castleton Street
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.