Walker Avenue Stourbridge, Dudley
126 addresses across 11 postcodes (DY9), about 470 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 11403805.
- Energy: 59 homes have an energy certificate (C: 32, D: 21, E: 6).
- Flood: 14 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; 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 Stourbridge Junction, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stevens Park, is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 144 to 160 m above sea level.
- Noise: 38 of its 126 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wychbury Medical Group, about 340 m away.
- People: About 1,040 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 106 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
59 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (25); Flat (13); Bungalow, mid-terrace (7). Built: 1950-1966 (47); 1930-1949 (7); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (31); owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 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 B (54% of about 680 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
Finished in the last three months
- 2 October 2026 to 8 October 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 8 September 2026 to 21 September 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 19 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 9HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HF | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| DY9 9EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| DY9 9HN | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 5 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 126 addresses are between 144 m and 160 m above sea level (150 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY9 9EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY9 9HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stourbridge Junction 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Lye (West Midlands) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Stourbridge Town 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walker Avenue Wollescote | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stourbridge Interchange | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Stanley Road Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco (Stourbridge) evyve | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wychbury Medical Group | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wychbury Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr A Kapnisis | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | West Midlands Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Stourbridge Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Atm | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stevens Park 27 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,850 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Small multivallate hillfort called Wychbury Ring 450m south east of Pedmore Hall, a scheduled monument, 920 m (0.6 miles) south. 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 | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Hagley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Dingle | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Hodgehole Dingle | Valley | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Ham Dingle | Valley | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Roundhill Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Hodge Hill | Hill | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Heath Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 88 | 126 |
38 of the street's 126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 140 m | 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 |
| Ham Dingle Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Pedmore High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pedmore CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Wollescote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rufford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley's farm shop lts DY9 9HJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| John's Butchers Limited DY9 9HJ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily & Post Office DY9 9HJ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Spar DY9 9HJ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Gladiator's crispy cod DY9 9HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Londis Pedmore DY9 9HN | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2020 |
| The Queensway DY9 9HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy DY9 9DS | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wychbury Road (18); On or near Petrol Station (18); On or near Powlers Close (16); On or near Alperton Drive (16); On or near Chalfont Place (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands): Utility repair and maintenance works, 2 October 2026 to 8 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DY9 9HD: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- DY9 9HJ: 27 addresses
- DY9 9HE: 21 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- DY9 9HF: 11 addresses
- DY9 9HB: 8 addresses
- DY9 9HQ: 8 addresses
- DY9 9HA: 7 addresses
- DY9 9HG: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- DY9 9HL: 6 addresses
- DY9 9EP: 1 address of 75 in the postcode
- DY9 9HN: 1 address of 74 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Vicars Walk · Powlers Close · Murcroft Road · Hob Green Road · Alperton Drive · Gauden Road · Wychbury Road · Dobbins Oak Road · Mayfair · Farmcroft Road · Chalfont Place · Wassell 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.