WELLINGTON ROAD, DY1 1RB House Prices & Local Information

DY1 1RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Road, 0.3km from New Dock in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Dudley North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DY1 1RB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1RB are sourced from Output Area E00049996 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.