DY1 1JX is an up-and-coming urban area on Ednam Road, 0.8km from Eve Hill in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Castle and Priory ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY1 1JX represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.
Safety: Crime rates are high (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. 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 1JX are sourced from Output Area E00049383 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDNAM ROAD, DY1 1JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDNAM ROAD, DY1 1JX.
383
44
£ 37,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DY1 1JX's 66% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £290k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY1 1JX. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DY1 1JX are high at 176 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Blowers Green Primary School
Kates Hill Primary School
Bishop Milner Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Your Local Express0.8 km
- M & D Exotic Fishmongers0.6 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Murrays Healthcare0.9 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Casino 360.4 km
- Guestys Grub @ The Old Priory0.2 km
- Harvester Castle Gate0.8 km
- The Malt Shovel0.2 km
- The Old Priory0.2 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Amadeus at Dudley Zoo0.3 km
- Chiquitos Restaurant0.8 km
- Food Cycle Dudley0.7 km
- Frankie and Benny's0.8 km
- Heaven's Kitchen0.9 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Al Noor Supermarket0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Caribbean 1 Stop0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Bobby's Burgers0.2 km
- Mughal Gardens0.2 km
- Pars Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
- Sofi's Plaice0.3 km
- Tastemaster0.2 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley0.7 km
- Tipton2.3 km
- Dudley Port2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DY11JX · Data under Open Government Licence