Area Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY1 postcode area.

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Population

34,816

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,471 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £281,450 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5994
Vehicle crime1242
Criminal damage and arson1135
Anti-social behaviour920
Other theft909

school Local Schools

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Russells Hall Primary School

Good406 pupils
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Wrens Nest Primary School

Good521 pupils
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Milking Bank Primary School

Good458 pupils
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Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)

Requires Improvement642 pupils
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Sutton School

Good183 pupils
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Bayton CofE Primary School

Outstanding102 pupils
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Blakedown CofE Primary School

Good192 pupils
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Astley CofE Primary School

Good88 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist
  • Premier
  • Premier
  • A & R Bennett
  • A K Halal Meat Centre
  • + 83 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn
  • Quality Hotel
  • Superior Hotel
  • Travelodge Dudley
  • Village Urban Resort
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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Castle View
  • Park Inn
  • The Office Bar and Restaurant
  • The Queens Cross
  • 876 Lounge
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Stir Brasserie
  • Arukah Sanctuary
  • Dosa Corner
  • DY1 Coffee Shop
  • El Sabor De La Bobita
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Al Noor Supermarket
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Beech Green Store
  • Caribbean 1 Stop
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Castle Pizza
  • Top 1 Pizza
  • Uncle Sam's New York Burger Bar
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru
  • Amelia's
  • + 60 more