The Straits

Local area, nearby places and postcodes.

Use district-wide reports for broader context. Property evidence on this page uses Price Paid transactions published for The Straits within DY3; school and recorded-crime evidence use the place reference location.

Schools

Open schools nearby
71
Nearby establishment records
134
Primary nearby
44
Secondary nearby
12

All establishment records

1-20 of 134 · Within 3.1 miles

  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 5-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY3 3EE, 522 m away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    School remains Good
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 69% expected standard
  • Ellowes Hall Sports College

    Foundation school

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    Phase and ages
    Secondary, ages 11-18
    Status
    Closed
    Dates
    Closed 28 February 2015
    Location
    DY3 2JH, 1.1 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Not published
    DfE performance
    Not published
  • Phase and ages
    Secondary, ages 11-18
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    Opened 1 March 2015
    Location
    DY3 2JH, 1.1 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Good
    DfE performance
    KS4 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1
  • Red Hall Infant School

    Community school

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    Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 3-7
    Status
    Closed
    Dates
    Closed 1 January 1997
    Location
    DY3 2PA, 1.4 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Not published
    DfE performance
    Not published
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 3-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY3 2PA, 1.4 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Good
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 39% expected standard
  • The King Alfred School

    Other independent school

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    Phase and ages
    Not applicable, ages 3-13
    Status
    Closed
    Dates
    Opened 14 July 2021 · Closed 31 July 2025
    Location
    DY3 2AU, 1.6 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Not published
    DfE performance
    Not published
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 3-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY3 2AZ, 1.8 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Requires improvement
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 57% expected standard
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 5-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY3 3YG, 2.0 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Standards maintained
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 67% expected standard
  • St Chad's Catholic Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

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    Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 4-11
    Status
    Closed
    Dates
    Closed 31 August 2013
    Location
    DY3 3UE, 2.2 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Not published
    DfE performance
    Not published
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 3-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    Opened 1 September 2013
    Location
    DY3 3UE, 2.2 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Good
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 86% expected standard
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 3-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY1 2SL, 2.4 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    School remains Good
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 68% expected standard
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 4-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY6 7EA, 2.5 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    School remains Good
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 77% expected standard
  • Alder Coppice First School

    Community school

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    Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 5-8
    Status
    Closed
    Dates
    Closed 31 December 1988
    Location
    DY3 3PS, 2.6 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Not published
    DfE performance
    Not published
  • Alder Coppice Middle School

    Community school

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    Phase and ages
    Middle deemed primary, ages 8-12
    Status
    Closed
    Dates
    Closed 31 December 1988
    Location
    DY3 3PS, 2.6 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Not published
    DfE performance
    Not published
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 4-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY3 3PS, 2.6 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    School remains Good
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 66% expected standard
  • Cherry Tree Learning Centre

    Pupil referral unit

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    Phase and ages
    Not applicable, ages 5-16
    Status
    Closed
    Dates
    Closed 30 November 2019
    Location
    DY1 2NX, 2.6 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Not published
    DfE performance
    Not published
  • Cherry Tree Learning Centre

    Academy alternative provision converter

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    Phase and ages
    Not applicable, ages 5-16
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    Opened 1 December 2019
    Location
    DY1 2NX, 2.6 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
    DfE performance
    Not published
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 2-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY6 0HX, 2.6 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Good
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 80% expected standard
  • Phase and ages
    Primary, ages 4-11
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    -
    Location
    DY1 2NX, 2.7 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Not judged
    DfE performance
    KS2 2024/25: 41% expected standard
  • Phase and ages
    Secondary, ages 11-16
    Status
    Open
    Dates
    Opened 1 December 2011
    Location
    DY3 1BP, 2.7 km away
    Latest Ofsted outcome
    Good
    DfE performance
    KS4 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.0

Recorded crime

Latest published month
June 2026
Records in latest month
54
Records within 1 mile
764
Months covered
12

Month-by-month history

Every available month within 1 mile of The Straits

Monthly records trend

Published monthly records within 1 mile of The Straits.

Monthly records trend data
PeriodRecorded crime events
July 202577
August 202564
September 202581
October 202565
November 202561
December 202556
January 202656
February 202661
March 202661
April 202673
May 202655
June 202654
Monthly recorded crime history
Published monthRecordsLargest category that monthCategory records
June 202654Violence and sexual offences20
May 202655Violence and sexual offences19
April 202673Violence and sexual offences25
March 202661Violence and sexual offences30
February 202661Violence and sexual offences26
January 202656Violence and sexual offences23
December 202556Violence and sexual offences20
November 202561Violence and sexual offences27
October 202565Violence and sexual offences22
September 202581Violence and sexual offences34
August 202564Violence and sexual offences22
July 202577Violence and sexual offences28

Every published record

1-25 of 764

  • Other theft

    June 2026

    On or near Sandfield Bridge

    Dudley 016A

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Vehicle crime

    June 2026

    On or near Addison Croft

    Dudley 008F

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Vehicle crime

    June 2026

    On or near Kingsley Grove

    Dudley 008F

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Wallows Wood

    Dudley 008E

    Outcome

    Unable to prosecute suspect

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Woodland Grove

    Dudley 008D

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Straits Road

    Dudley 008D

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Other theft

    June 2026

    On or near Askew Bridge Road

    Dudley 008D

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Other theft

    June 2026

    On or near Brick Kiln Lane

    Dudley 008D

    Outcome

    Investigation complete; no suspect identified

  • Criminal damage and arson

    June 2026

    On or near Himley Road

    Dudley 008D

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Criminal damage and arson

    June 2026

    On or near Himley Road

    Dudley 008D

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Furlong Walk

    Dudley 008C

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Boundary Hill

    Dudley 008C

    Outcome

    Unable to prosecute suspect

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Leafy Rise

    Dudley 008C

    Outcome

    Unable to prosecute suspect

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Brookdale

    Dudley 008C

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Boundary Crescent

    Dudley 008C

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Furlong Walk

    Dudley 008C

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Vehicle crime

    June 2026

    On or near Boundary Crescent

    Dudley 008C

    Outcome

    Investigation complete; no suspect identified

  • Public order

    June 2026

    On or near Temple Street

    Dudley 008C

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near The Close

    Dudley 008B

    Outcome

    Under investigation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Enville Road

    Dudley 008B

    Outcome

    Unable to prosecute suspect

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Foresters Fold

    Dudley 008B

    Outcome

    Investigation complete; no suspect identified

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Turners Hill Road

    Dudley 008B

    Outcome

    Action to be taken by another organisation

  • Violence and sexual offences

    June 2026

    On or near Hill Side

    Dudley 008B

    Outcome

    Action to be taken by another organisation

  • Other theft

    June 2026

    On or near Foresters Fold

    Dudley 008B

    Outcome

    Unable to prosecute suspect

  • Criminal damage and arson

    June 2026

    On or near Hill Side

    Dudley 008B

    Outcome

    Investigation complete; no suspect identified

Place details

Place type
Suburban Area
Postcode district
DY3
Country
England

Reference location

Latitude and longitude
52.52389, -2.14581
Wider geography
West Midlands

Administrative areas

Metropolitan District
Dudley
E08000027

Nearby places and postcodes

Evidence in context

Property sales use Price Paid transactions whose published town/city is The Straits and whose postcode is in DY3. School and recorded-crime evidence use this place's reference location.

Schools

71 open schools are in scope, including 44 primary and 12 secondary schools. Straits Primary School is the nearest published school at 522 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

764 published events cover 12 months, averaging 63.667 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Violence and sexual offences with 296 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.