Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY1 1JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY1 1JD.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY1 1JD 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, DY1 1JD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY1 1JD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Old Dock in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Dudley North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY1 1JD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1JD are sourced from Output Area E00181827 (shared with 121 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY1 1JD. 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

White / British29.3%
Asian / British Asian49.3%
Black / African / Caribbean17.2%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DY1 1JD is above average at 126 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.

Violence and sexual offences309
Shoplifting68
Other theft57
Public order53
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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St James Academy

Requires Improvement761 pupils0.3 km
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Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)

Requires Improvement642 pupils0.3 km
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Blowers Green Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils0.6 km
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Priory Primary School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.9 km
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Sutton School

Good183 pupils1.2 km
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Pegasus Academy

Requires Improvement596 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.2 km
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Bishop Milner Catholic College

Good862 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • A K Halal Meat Centre0.2 km
  • Best Before Clearance0.6 km
  • Europa Mini Market0.2 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.1 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • + 54 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Demons Gentlemens Club0.5 km
  • Genting Casino0.8 km
  • The Griffin0.4 km
  • The Old Glasshouse0.4 km
  • The Saracens Head0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Arukah Sanctuary0.4 km
  • A Taste of Transilvania0.4 km
  • Cafe Plaza, Queens Cross Network0.5 km
  • Cornerstone Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Maxisaver0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km
  • Al Noor Supermarket0.1 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • China Express0.1 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Urban Griller0.7 km
  • Bobby's Burgers0.5 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley0.3 km
  • Tipton2.8 km
  • Dudley Port3.2 km