DY1 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Eve Hill in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Dudley North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY1 1AJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DY1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00181827 (shared with 121 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY1 1AJ.
352
28
£ 34,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY1 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DY1 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY1 1AJ. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DY1 1AJ are high at 153 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James Academy
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)
Priory Primary School
Blowers Green Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Kates Hill Primary School
Bishop Milner Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- A K Halal Meat Centre0.4 km
- Best Before Clearance0.5 km
- Europa Mini Market0.3 km
- Boots the Chemist0.3 km
- Premier0.4 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Demons Gentlemens Club0.4 km
- Genting Casino0.7 km
- The Griffin0.3 km
- The Old Glasshouse0.3 km
- The Saracens Head0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Arukah Sanctuary0.6 km
- A Taste of Transilvania0.3 km
- Cafe Plaza, Queens Cross Network0.7 km
- Cornerstone Cafe0.4 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Maxisaver0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Al Noor Supermarket0.3 km
- Asda0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- China Express0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Urban Griller0.5 km
- Bobby's Burgers0.4 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley0.4 km
- Tipton2.6 km
- Dudley Port3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence