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.
GREYSTONE PASSAGE, DY1 1SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYSTONE PASSAGE, DY1 1SL.
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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 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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Blowers Green Primary School
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)
St James Academy
Pegasus Academy
Sutton School
Priory Primary School
Kates Hill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DY11SL · Data under Open Government Licence