Spring Gardens Dudley
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY2), about 60 m long. USRN 11400740.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £139,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10).
- 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 Tipton, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Buffery Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 198 to 200 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bean Medical Practice, about 280 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £103,500 | £103,500 | £103,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £78,750 | £75,500 | £82,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2024 | 9 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £167,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2023 | 8 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £139,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 9 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £103,500 | |
| 19 Nov 2015 | 9 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2007 | 8 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2005 | 9 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 6 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £75,500 | New build. |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 9 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2000 | 9 DY2 8SL | Semi-detached | £39,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1991-1995 (8); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (72% of about 1,280 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)
- THE ALAN NUTTALL PARTNERSHIP, HALL STREET, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY2 7DQ: up to 154 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Former Bean Cars, 60, Hall Street, Dudley, DY2 7DQ: up to 24 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Shaw Road/New Road, Dudley: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- King Street/ Flood Street, Dudley: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Regent House, Dudley: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Orchard Works, CHURCHFIELD STREET, DUDLEY, DY2 8QR: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Abberley Street / King Street, Dudley: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Trindle Road / Hall Street / Birdcage Walk (Portersfield), Dudley: up to 330 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 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 12 addresses are between 198 m and 200 m above sea level (199 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY2 8SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY2 8SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | 330 m |
| Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | 640 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Bond Street Kates Hill | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dudley Bus Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Stafford Street Car Park | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bean Medical Practice | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ash Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Purity | 380 m |
| Hospital | Guest Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Tipton Police Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dixon's Green Service Station Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Buffery Park 6.5 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 71 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Drinking Fountain, Market Place, Dudley | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| 29 and 30, Wolverhampton Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Edmund | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Dudley Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| St James's Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Priory Park, Dudley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cobb's Engine House, Warley | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Victoria Park, Tipton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cawney Hill | Hill | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Tansley Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Bourne Hills Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Saltwells Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 12 |
4 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kates Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 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 |
| Blowers Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Sledmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (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 |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dudley College of Technology | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Netherton Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Link Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Tividale Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northfield Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Watan Supermarket DY2 8SG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Caledonia Food and Wine DY2 8NB | Retailers - other | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Chennai Wala DY2 8RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dispharma Chemist DY2 8TH | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Select Lifestyles DY2 8RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Dudley Central Family Centre DY2 8LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2013 |
| Mother Nature Childcare DY2 8LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Grazebrook Homes Limited DY2 8ST | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 1 Feb 2011 |
| Fairfield House DY2 8ST | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Summerfield House DY2 8ST | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Guru Teq Badadur Gurdwara Temple DY2 8RQ | Other catering premises | 360 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Kumar News DY2 7DJ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 18 Jan 2022 |
| The Castle Fryer DY2 7DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Dixons Green Service Station DY2 7DJ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2019 |
| DUDLEY EX-SERVICEMANS CLUB LTD DY2 7BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blackacre Road (19); On or near Spring Gardens (13); On or near Lloyd Street (13); On or near Rollason Road (8); On or near Shedden Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Lloyd Street · New Bond Street · Paradise · Old Buffery Gardens · Shedden Street · Tetnall Street · Dando Road · Duncan Edwards Way Dudley Southern Bypass · Constitution Hill East · Douglass Road · Rollason Road · Prospect Row
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.