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About

Dudley Priory stands as a serene ruin within the Priory Park grounds, its sandstone arches and remaining tower offering a quiet testament to medieval monastic life. The site is surrounded by regenerated parkland with walking paths along the canal and a small lake, creating a green space framed by the town's urban edges. The atmosphere here is one of calm preservation, a contrast to the industrial history that defines the wider borough.

Immediately to the north lies the Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve, a globally significant geological site. Its exposed limestone hills are marked by old quarry faces and a network of caverns, revealing fossil-rich seams from the Silurian period. The landscape is rugged and open, with trails leading past spoil heaps and through scrub woodland, offering expansive views over Dudley. This area is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest for its exceptional fossil record.

Area overview

On average Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 39% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £44,665 per year. There are 3 schools in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is home to around 9,888 people, with a population density of about 3,231.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest Population
9,888
Population density
3,231.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.99(+60%)
Vehicle crime
14.16(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.05(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.91(-8%)
Public order
9.91(+64%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,118
71.98%
Other White
468
4.73%
African
426
4.31%
Pakistani
350
3.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
325
3.29%
Total population: 9,889

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,016
27.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,526
20.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,150
15.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,071
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
873
12%
Total 16+ residents: 7,278

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,208
33.35%
Owns with a mortgage
908
25.07%
Owns outright
809
22.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
368
10.16%
Other social rented
254
7.01%
Total households: 3,622

Property prices in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

Median price£198,500
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £235K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £198,500 (about £254 per square foot) in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£344,975£339
Semi-Detached28£199,500£258
Terraced10£190,000£239
Flats6£153,500£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,950£97,500£118,750£149,950
2017£237,000£120,475£130,000£105,600
2018£230,000£123,975£140,000£109,500
2019£210,000£138,000£136,500£122,500
2020£201,250£94,350£151,500£122,475
2021£260,000£121,000£154,500£171,500
2022£275,000£165,000£180,000£181,500
2023£292,500£155,000£183,500£169,000
2024£325,000£147,500£187,500£181,000
2025£362,475£167,500£190,000£190,000
2026£365,000£141,000£210,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£167£136£158
2017£208£178£157£135
2018£204£179£167£151
2019£196£195£160£175
2020£212£148£185£149
2021£232£172£195£194
2022£223£222£232£238
2023£290£204£234£191
2024£282£233£236£214
2025£296£239£249£235
2026£320£211£280£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

Is Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest safe?

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest?

The median sale price in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £198,500 (about £254 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest?

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest?

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest sits around rank 6,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest?

The average household income in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is around £44,665 per year, and 39% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

DY14EW

Bluebell Road

DY14EX

St Benedict Court

DY48BE

Henlow Close

DY14SE

Mallows Grove

DY13LP

Wrens Nest Road

DY48AN

Helford Close

DY14AD

Priory Road

DY14HH

Maple Road

DY14AQ

Limes Road

DY48AG

Silverthorne Avenue

DY48BH

Foxyards Road

DY14SQ

Tipton Road

DY13LE

Hillside Road

DY14AT

Gervase Drive

DY13EY

Laurel Road

DY11LY

New Street

DY14BD

Somery Road

DY13PW

Laurel Road

DY14HQ

Maple Road

DY48AB

Sedgley Road West

DY14BL

Elm Road

DY14EJ

Bluebell Road

DY14QE

Castle & Priory

DY48AQ

Silverthorne Avenue

DY13PE

Summer Road

DY14AW

Mallows Grove

DY13NW

Laurel Road

DY14SR

Birmingham New Road

DY13SG

Calymene Mews

DY14HT

Maple Road

DY13QY

Maple Green

DY14HJ

Maple Road

DY14AJ

Aldeney Close

DY14DZ

Rosewood Road

DY14HS

Maple Road

DY13SD

Wrens Hill Road

DY13PQ

Harebell Crescent

DY14DY

Linwood Road

DY14AF

Poplar Crescent

DY14RH

Castle Court 2

DY14BH

Chestnut Avenue

DY13PD

Castle & Priory

DY14AY

Paganel Drive

DY13LQ

Gorse Road

DY14EN

Bluebell Road

DY14HP

Cedar Road

DY48BD

Rainham Close

DY14EF

Alexandra Place

DY14AN

The Broadway

DY14DX

Linwood Road

DY14HN

Cedar Road

DY14QD

The Broadway

DY13NT

Ivy Road

DY48BQ

Hartland Road

DY48AW

Birnham Close

DY11LQ

Castle Street

DY11AF

Tower Street

DY14FH

Webley Grove

DY13AB

Hillside Road

DY13SE

Wrens Hill Road

DY13HD

Linden Road

DY14HL

Maple Road

DY48AY

Melstock Close

DY14BX

Forest Road

DY14QF

Castle Hill

DY13PJ

Summer Road

DY13PP

Castle & Priory

DY14FF

Hackett Drive

DY13PT

Laurel Road

DY13NR

Ivy Road

DY14FD

Bradfield Way

DY13NU

Ivy Road

DY48AD

Sedgley Road West

DY14TB

Castlegate Drive

DY13HH

Myrtle Road

DY13QU

Oak Green

DY13RZ

Hillside Road

DY14ET

Priory Road

DY14SL

The Crescent

DY13PS

Laurel Road

DY14HR

Lavender Road

DY13EX

Limes Road

DY14FJ

Webley Grove

DY14FE

Hackett Drive

DY14ER

Lilac Road

DY14EU

Castle & Priory

DY14EE

Priory Road

DY13DS

Limepit Lane

DY14EH

Priory Road

DY13JX

Meadow Road

DY14FG

Shrewsbury Place

DY14EZ

St Edmund Close

DY13HA

Meadow Road

DY14FA

Saredon Gardens

DY14AX

Woodland Avenue

DY13PY

Celandine Road

DY48AF

Wrens Avenue

DY13JY

Meadow Road

DY14BW

Chestnut Avenue

DY14BJ

Chestnut Avenue