DY1 3HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle View, 0.1km from Eve Hill in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Dudley North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 185.7% year-on-year. 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 3HP are sourced from Output Area E00181828 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE VIEW, DY1 3HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE VIEW, DY1 3HP.
282
42
£ 34,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DY1 3HP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £168k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 185.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY1 3HP. The average age is 41.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 168,750
2 sales · Mean £ 168,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY1 3HP is moderate at 54 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
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)
St James Academy
Priory Primary School
Bishop Milner Catholic College
Blowers Green Primary School
Wrens Nest Primary School
Milking Bank Primary School
Pegasus Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Flex Fitness0.9 km
- Dudley Halal Butchers Limited0.4 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Londis, MFG Fuel Service Station0.3 km
- The Cake Shop0.5 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Club Dudley0.8 km
- The Court House0.9 km
- The Full Moon0.9 km
- The Grange Pub0.2 km
- Little Barrel0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- DY1 Coffee Shop0.6 km
- El Sabor De La Bobita0.2 km
- Bake N Butty0.9 km
- Café Mino0.8 km
- Charlton House Bar/Restaurant0.8 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Danyal Sweet Centre0.5 km
- Y Dees Jamaican Diner Ltd0.4 km
- Urban Griller0.9 km
- Aquarius Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Chaiiwala0.9 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Dudley Drinks Stop0.2 km
- Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket1.0 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Al Noor Supermarket0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley0.8 km
- Tipton2.6 km
- Dudley Port3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY13HP · Data under Open Government Licence