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Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

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 121 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

121

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest Population

9,888

Population density

3,231.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

61.29(+60%)

Vehicle crime

13.96(+112%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.84(+79%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.53(+1%)

Other theft

10.21(+78%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

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

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

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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£330,000	£254,475	£258,375	£409,125	£431,025
Flats	5	£155,000	£98,000	£130,000	£165,000	£185,000
Semi-Detached	27	£200,000	£143,300	£160,000	£240,625	£309,500
Terraced	7	£190,000	£142,500	£143,750	£232,500	£245,500

10 years median price trend in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

All postcodes in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest

DY14SQ

Tipton Road

DY13LF

Broom Road

DY13PW

Laurel Road

DY14AW

Mallows Grove

DY48BA

Watts Close

DY13PH

Harebell Crescent

DY14AF

Poplar Crescent

DY14AZ

Paganel Drive

DY48AJ

Benbeck Grove

DY13DS

Limepit Lane

DY13SD

Wrens Hill Road

DY14FJ

Webley Grove

DY14ST

Butler Close

DY13PD

Castle & Priory

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail