Summer Gate Sedgley, Dudley
24 addresses across 1 postcode (DY3), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11404787.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 7).
- 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 Coseley, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 152 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lower Gornal Medical Practice, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 74 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
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (7); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 1900-1929 (14); 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (45% of about 620 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)
- 48, ZOAR STREET, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2PA: up to 9 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Northwest of Kennedy Crescent, Dudley, DY3 2JG: up to 8 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Holloway Street West, Lower Gornal: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- FIDDLERS ARMS, 16, STRAITS ROAD, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2UT: up to 9 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adj 388, Himley Road, Dudley, DY3 2QA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- FIVE WAYS INN, 375, HIMLEY ROAD, DUDLEY, DY3 2PZ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Vacant Land Between 34 And 52, Summit Place, Lower Gornal, DY3 2TG: up to 14 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 147 m and 152 m above sea level (149 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY3 2EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Temple Street Lower Gornal | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dudley Bus Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Gornal Wood Crematorium Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lower Gornal Medical Practice | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gornal Wood Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kemberton Dental Practice | 190 m |
| Hospital | Russells Hall Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Sedgley Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,620 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Street Recreation Ground 2.5 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,970 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south. 4 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Himley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Priory Park, Dudley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Turner's Hill Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Conference Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Higharcal Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Lydiates Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Bag Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 24 |
3 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roberts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 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 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Straits Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Milking Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Russells Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wrens Nest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Beacon Hill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cotwall End Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Delights DY3 2EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Royal British Legion DY3 2EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 22 Jun 2011 |
| Candy Cavern DY3 2EG | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2021 |
| The Big Eat Snack Bar DY3 2LR | Mobile caterer | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Chapel House DY3 2EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Hollway Store DY3 2EH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Nemo's DY3 2AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Lake Street Methodist Church DY3 2AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Take a Break DY3 2AU | Distributors/Transporters | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Gornal Convenience DY3 2AU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2025 |
| The Fountain Inn DY3 2PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Before & After School Club DY3 2PA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Darby & Joan Club DY3 2ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2013 |
| Harris Filters DY3 2PA | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Dark Rock Brewing DY3 2PA | Farmers/growers | 370 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Summer Lane (18); On or near Foresters Fold (10); On or near Furlong Walk (9); On or near Boundary Hill (8); On or near Summer Gate (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 76% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- Food hygiene ratings Dark Rock Brewing (farmers/growers, DY3 2PA) now Awaiting inspection, was Exempt found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DY3 2EU: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Autumn Drive · Summer Drive · Boundary Hill · Leafy Rise · Shallcross Lane · Malvern View Road · Wood Avenue · Foresters Fold · Summer Lane · Furlong Walk · Church Street · Clee Hill Road
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.