POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DY5 3SX postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 17 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 01 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £112,750Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 17 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
7 within 400mDY5 3SX links 7 transport stops within 400m and 31 within 800m. 7 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Bull St (BCT) at about 249m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
41 within 1200mDY5 3SX currently links 41 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 15 nightlife, 11 food and drink, 7 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Bulls Head at about 192m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,629 online job adverts observedDudley local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DY5 3SX in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
17 nearby school rows17 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DY5 3SX. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 11DY5 3SX has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 11 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 192, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 43 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£112,750
Strong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DY5 3SX, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Nightlife
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (12), bar (3).
Amenity group
Food and drink
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (6), restaurant (5).
Amenity group
Grocery
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), bakery (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (2), beauty (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Bulls Head
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Old Crown
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The New Wellington
Pub at 383, Brettell Lane.
Fuel
Shell
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The Mayfair Club
Bar at Wedgbury Way, Brierley Hill.
Nightlife
The New Talbot
Pub at 349, Brettell Lane.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Brierley Hill Primary School
Primary option in DY5 2TD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Brockmoor Primary School
Primary option in DY5 3UZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hawbush Primary School
Primary option in DY5 3NH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DY5 3SX before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DY5 3SX.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DY5 3SX with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess DY5 3SX.
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Ask vetted agents
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