Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

EDNAM ROAD, DY1 1JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDNAM ROAD, DY1 1JX.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British68.2%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences235
Shoplifting102
Public order51
Other theft42
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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St James Academy

Requires Improvement761 pupils0.4 km
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Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)

Requires Improvement642 pupils0.7 km
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Priory Primary School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.8 km
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Beechwood Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Blowers Green Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils1.1 km
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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Bishop Milner Catholic College

Good862 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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