Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

GREYSTONE PASSAGE, DY1 1SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYSTONE PASSAGE, DY1 1SL.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY1 1SL 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. DY1 1SL's IMD rank, 10% unemployment, and 33% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

DY1 1SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greystone Passage, 0.1km 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 1SL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 1SL are sourced from Output Area E00171361 (shared with 76 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 1SL. 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

White / British51.1%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean20.6%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 10%
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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

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DY1 1SL is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences202
Criminal damage and arson40
Other theft38
Vehicle crime37
Public order36

school Local Schools

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Blowers Green Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils0.3 km
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Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)

Requires Improvement642 pupils0.5 km
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St James Academy

Requires Improvement761 pupils0.6 km
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Pegasus Academy

Requires Improvement596 pupils1.0 km
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Sutton School

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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Priory Primary School

Requires Improvement609 pupils1.2 km
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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Brecks0.4 km
  • Ktari Burger and Pizza0.5 km
  • The Olive Tree0.6 km
  • Hot Shots0.4 km
  • Top UKs Fried Chicken Pizza0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Bodycare0.7 km
  • Poundland & More0.7 km
  • M & D Exotic Fishmongers0.2 km
  • Sharif and Sons Meat Section0.6 km
  • A & R Bennett0.7 km
  • + 55 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Little Barrel0.4 km
  • Britannia Inn0.3 km
  • The Castle Pub0.8 km
  • Dubliners Bar & Cafe0.8 km
  • The Malt Shovel0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Nanny Edna's Hot Pork Cob Shop0.8 km
  • Chick A Filla0.7 km
  • Flame & Ice0.5 km
  • Octagon Food Bar0.2 km
  • The Coast Restaurant Bar0.6 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Maxisaver0.8 km
  • Dudley Drinks Stop0.6 km
  • Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket0.6 km
  • Al Noor Supermarket0.3 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley0.1 km
  • Tipton3.0 km
  • Dudley Port3.4 km