About Brierley Hill

Brierley Hill is a town located in the West Midlands county of England, within the DY5 postcode area. It lies to the south of Dudley and is part of the Dudley Metropolitan Borough. The town has a mix of residential areas and industrial sites, with a history rooted in coal mining and metalworking. Brierley Hill is well connected by road and rail, with Brierley Hill railway station providing regular services to nearby towns and cities. The area includes a range of local shops, schools, and community facilities, serving a diverse population. While it has undergone significant changes over the years, the town retains a strong sense of local identity and community spirit.

School Ratings in Brierley Hill

Brierley Hill is served by 211 schools. The Old Park School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brierley Hill

Property prices average £203K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £169K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brierley Hill

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Brierley Hill, with 118 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brierley Hill

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Brierley Hill falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brierley Hill

Most properties in Brierley Hill can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,835 sales

Average Price £203K
£2K — £29.84M
Detached £258K 883
Semi £169K 2,004
Terraced £143K 1,052
Flat £93K 516

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

122 Primary
29 Secondary
60 Other
St Mary's RC Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Mount Pleasant Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Brierley Hill Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Withymoor Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Quarry Bank Children's Centre Good 0.6 miles Quarry Bank Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Thorns Collegiate Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 0.6 miles Brierley Hill Children's Centre 0.7 miles The Old Park School Outstanding 0.8 miles Thorns Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Brockmoor Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Dudley Wood Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brierley Hill IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Brierley Hill in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
5/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
6/10
11,440 Children (0-15) 20%
36,386 Working Age 62%
14,121 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 42.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 19.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brierley Hill 594 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Brierley Hill is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

250 Violence & Sexual Offences
118 Shoplifting
46 Burglary
36 Criminal Damage & Arson
34 Vehicle Crime
31 Other Theft
21 Public Order
16 Anti-Social Behaviour
16 Drugs
14 Other Crime
8 Weapons
3 Robbery
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
West Midlands Brierley Hill and Wordsley Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Cradley Heath Train Station 0.9 miles
Stourbridge Town Train Station 1.9 miles
Stourbridge Junction Train Station 2.2 miles
Old Hill Train Station 2.4 miles
Rowley Regis Train Station 3.3 miles
Hagley Train Station 4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Quarry Bank 0.6 miles Mushroom Green 0.6 miles Withymoor Village 0.6 miles Silver End 0.6 miles Round Oak 0.6 miles Brockmoor 0.9 miles Dudley Wood 1.2 miles Bowling Green 1.2 miles Hart's Hill 1.2 miles Woodside 1.2 miles Lye 1.2 miles Primrose Hill 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Dudley
Ward Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood
Constituency Stourbridge
Parish Dudley, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Streets in DY5 30 shown View all streets

A461 5 Abbots Mews 1 Acres Road 4 Addison Road 4 Adelaide Street 2 Adelphi Court 2 Albert Street 3 Albertine Mews 1 Albion Street 1 Alexander Hill 3 Amblecote Road 7 Ambleside Drive 1 Amelas Close 1 Anchors Hill 1 Andrews Close 1 Anne Road 1 Ansculf Road 1 Ardingly Walk 1 Ashton Park Drive 1 Ashtree Close 1 Astons Close 2 Astons Fold 1 Avon Close 1 Bagley's Road 1 Bagnall Walk 1 Bague Walk 2 Bank Street 3 Bankwell Street 3 Barbrook Drive 1 Barratts Croft 1

Postcodes in DY5 50 shown View all postcodes

DY5 1AA DY5 1AB DY5 1AD DY5 1AE DY5 1AF DY5 1AG DY5 1AH DY5 1AJ DY5 1AP DY5 1AR DY5 1AS DY5 1AT DY5 1AU DY5 1AW DY5 1AX DY5 1AY DY5 1AZ DY5 1BA DY5 1BB DY5 1BD DY5 1BE DY5 1BF DY5 1BG DY5 1BQ DY5 1DA DY5 1DB DY5 1DD DY5 1DE DY5 1DF DY5 1DG DY5 1DH DY5 1DJ DY5 1DL DY5 1DN DY5 1EA DY5 1EB DY5 1ED DY5 1EE DY5 1EF DY5 1EG DY5 1EH DY5 1EJ DY5 1EQ DY5 1GF DY5 1HA DY5 1HB DY5 1HD DY5 1HE DY5 1HF DY5 1HG