DY1 is a postcode district in Dudley, West Midlands, covering 794 active and 395 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DY1 (16%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of older urban residents living independently, often in affordable flats. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DY1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DY1 are around £281k, up 8.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DY1 at 393 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DY1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DY1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY1 postcode area.
34,816
40
£ 34,471 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 40, DY1 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £281k. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Russells Hall Primary School
Wrens Nest Primary School
Milking Bank Primary School
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)
Sutton School
Bayton CofE Primary School
Blakedown CofE Primary School
Astley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Boots the Chemist
- Premier
- Premier
- A & R Bennett
- A K Halal Meat Centre
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn
- Quality Hotel
- Superior Hotel
- Travelodge Dudley
- Village Urban Resort
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Castle View
- Park Inn
- The Office Bar and Restaurant
- The Queens Cross
- 876 Lounge
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Stir Brasserie
- Arukah Sanctuary
- Dosa Corner
- DY1 Coffee Shop
- El Sabor De La Bobita
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Al Noor Supermarket
- Aldi
- Asda
- Beech Green Store
- Caribbean 1 Stop
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Castle Pizza
- Top 1 Pizza
- Uncle Sam's New York Burger Bar
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru
- Amelia's
- + 60 more
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