Skylark Close Sedgley, Dudley
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY5), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11404741.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, 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 C; 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 Coseley, about 5 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 850 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 115 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lower Gornal Medical Practice, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £84,950 | £84,950 | £84,950 |
| 1998 | 2 | £62,000 | £57,000 | £67,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | 3 DY5 4UQ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2024 | 6 DY5 4UQ | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 4 DY5 4UQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 8 DY5 4UQ | Semi-detached | £189,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2005 | 3 DY5 4UQ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 4 DY5 4UQ | Semi-detached | £84,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 1998 | 4 DY5 4UQ | Semi-detached | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 6 DY5 4UQ | Semi-detached | £67,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 C (46% 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)
- Coopers Bank Road, Pensnett: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- FIVE WAYS INN, 375, HIMLEY ROAD, DUDLEY, DY3 2PZ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adj 388, Himley Road, Dudley, DY3 2QA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Vacant Land Between 34 And 52, Summit Place, Lower Gornal, DY3 2TG: up to 14 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- 48, ZOAR STREET, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2PA: up to 9 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- FIDDLERS ARMS, 16, STRAITS ROAD, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2UT: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 115 m and 118 m above sea level (117 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY5 4UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY5 4UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chase Road Tansey Green | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dudley Bus Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gornal Wood Crematorium Car Park | 180 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lower Gornal Medical Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gornal Wood Pharmacy | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practice | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Russells Hall Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 970 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Abbey Street Recreation Ground 2.5 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm, a scheduled monument, 550 m (0.3 miles) east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm | Scheduled monument | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Himley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barrowhill Copse | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Barrow Hill | Hill | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Conference Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Middle Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Russells Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 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 |
| Milking Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roberts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): 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: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pegasus Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Straits Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge DY5 4TS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Five Ways Inn DY3 2PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Kebab elicious DY5 4UG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Skylark Close (9); On or near Huntsmill Drive (7); On or near Snowberry Drive (2); On or near Whinberry Rise (1); On or near Cassandra Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 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 8 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
Wrighton Drive · Chase Road · Whinberry Rise · Snowberry Drive · Barratts Croft · Cassandra Close · Barrow Hill Road · Huntsmill Drive · Cinder Road · Mount Close · Mount 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.