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Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

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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. Approximately 38.8% 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 6 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
38.8%
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

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £436,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£170,000
Detached4£322,475
Semi-Detached29£210,000
Terraced10£186,000

10 years median price trend in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest.

All postcodes in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

DY11LY

New Street

DY13LF

Broom Road

DY13PW

Laurel Road

DY14SQ

Tipton Road

DY48BA

Watts Close

DY14AW

Mallows Grove

DY13DS

Limepit Lane

DY13PH

Harebell Crescent

DY13SD

Wrens Hill Road

DY14AF

Poplar Crescent

DY14AZ

Paganel Drive

DY14FJ

Webley Grove

DY14ST

Butler Close

DY48AJ

Benbeck Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.