DY1 1LS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km 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 1LS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.
Safety: Crime rates are high (174 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 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00171361 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY1 1LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY1 1LS.
310
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£ 34,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY1 1LS 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. DY1 1LS's IMD rank, 10% unemployment, and 33% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY1 1LS. The average age is 33.2. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DY1 1LS are high at 174 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Kates Hill Primary School
Blowers Green Primary School
Priory Primary School
Sledmere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- A K Halal Meat Centre0.7 km
- Best Before Clearance0.1 km
- Europa Mini Market0.4 km
- Boots the Chemist0.6 km
- Premier0.3 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Demons Gentlemens Club0.2 km
- Genting Casino0.3 km
- The Griffin0.1 km
- The Old Glasshouse0.1 km
- The Saracens Head0.1 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Arukah Sanctuary0.9 km
- A Taste of Transilvania0.2 km
- Cornerstone Cafe0.0 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Dessert Corner0.0 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Maxisaver0.1 km
- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Al Noor Supermarket0.7 km
- Asda0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- China Express0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Urban Griller0.2 km
- Bobby's Burgers0.0 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Quality Hotel1.0 km
- Superior Hotel1.0 km
- Village Urban Resort1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley0.6 km
- Tipton2.4 km
- Dudley Port2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DY11LS · Data under Open Government Licence