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About

St. James's is a residential ward located in the northern part of the Dudley Metropolitan Borough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types from different periods. It contains several local schools and community facilities serving its population. The ward is bordered by other Dudley districts, forming a continuous urban area typical of the region.

The terrain includes undulating land, with some elevated sections offering views. A notable local feature is the presence of the Dudley No. 2 Canal, which runs through the western edge of the ward. This historic waterway contributes to the area's green corridors alongside parks and recreational grounds. The overall character is that of a settled suburban community within the larger borough.

Area overview

On average St. James's has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 29% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St. James's is £42,737 per year. There are 5 schools in St. James's: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in St. James's

Median price£208,500
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £250K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £253 per square foot) in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,590 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. James's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£319,000£318
Semi-Detached50£200,000£249
Terraced17£187,000£215
Flats4£115,750£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. James's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. James's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£77,000£127,500£88,625
2017£185,000£80,000£123,750£114,950
2018£209,973£89,000£146,000£126,000
2019£226,000£105,500£154,000£110,000
2020£245,000£100,660£162,500£127,000
2021£257,000£100,000£165,000£158,000
2022£311,250£112,250£186,750£170,555
2023£312,500£101,500£195,000£155,000
2024£268,000£103,300£189,500£175,000
2025£310,000£104,500£197,000£150,000
2026£325,000£127,000£215,000£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. James's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. James's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£115£160£116
2017£178£145£148£128
2018£227£161£183£146
2019£231£163£194£150
2020£272£151£214£146
2021£267£182£206£183
2022£300£184£226£183
2023£294£175£229£209
2024£282£191£229£202
2025£308£162£255£189
2026£305£220£257£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. James's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. James's 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for St. James's ward.

Local councillors

Ivor John Lawrence Robinson

St. James's - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about St. James's

What is the average house price in St. James's?

The median sale price in St. James's is £208,500 (about £253 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St. James's?

St. James's has 4 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St. James's?

St. James's scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St. James's sits around rank 7,229 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 St. James's?

The average household income in St. James's is around £42,737 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St. James's?

St. James's is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ivor John Lawrence Robinson (Reform UK).

All postcodesin St. James's

DY12BL

St Lukes Terrace

DY12PB

Merryfield Road

DY12BY

Malthouse Drive

DY12NW

Russells Hall Road

DY12BB

Lawley Street

DY11DU

Wolverhampton Street

DY19SH

St James's Road

DY11RD

Wellington Road

DY13AD

Wolverhampton Street

DY14AN

The Broadway

DY12PG

Eleanor Way

DY11ND

Tower Street

DY11PD

High Street

DY12NG

Hinbrook Road

DY19BJ

Trinity Road

DY11PR

High Street

DY12TX

Longleat Drive

DY11DD

Wolverhampton Street

DY13AE

Wolverhampton Street

DY32PW

Harcourt Drive

DY11JE

Parsons Street

DY12SQ

Vanborough Walk

DY11JD

Trinity Road

DY12QP

Himley Avenue

DY12PD

Merryfield Road

DY11NP

Stone Street

DY11JG

St James'S Road

DY11HF

St. James's

DY12ND

Merryfield Road

DY12NH

Langstone Road

DY11SJ

Greystone Passage

DY11LA

Castle Street

DY19BD

Trinity Road

DY12NJ

Langstone Road

DY12AX

Vicarage Prospect

DY12LD

Middlepark Road

DY11SN

Dock Lane

DY19SN

St James's Road

DY12RB

Whitehall Drive

DY12QD

Himley Road

DY33WE

Trinity Road

DY12UL

Wexford Close

DY19SP

St James's Road

DY12PS

Bullfinch Close

DY12SW

Hastings Court

DY11SW

Steppingstone Street

DY19TD

St James's Road

DY12HL

Quentin Drive

DY13AP

Wolverhampton Street

DY12DG

Marmion Grove

DY19SJ

St James's Road

DY11QZ

Angel Street

DY12HQ

Elgar Crescent

DY19BN

Trinity Road

DY12RF

Occupation Street

DY12UT

Leighton Close

DY19TJ

St James's Road

DY12UR

Yarner Close

DY11RR

The Inhedge

DY12AE

Edward Street

DY19AZ

Trinity Road

DY12QX

Kew Drive

DY12DS

Woodstock Close

DY19SE

St James's Road

DY12RG

Himley Road

DY12QT

Dibdale Street

DY11HZ

St. James's

DY12NP

Russells Hall Road

DY12SP

Harlech Way

DY11QD

High Street

DY19GR

Trinity Road

DY11LU

New Street

DY27AE

Birmingham Street

DY11LX

St. James's

DY12JN

Russells Hall Road

DY12HW

Geston Road

DY19BF

Trinity Road

DY12SJ

Nigel Road

DY19BB

Trinity Road

DY12NQ

Langstone Road

DY11AJ

Trinity Road

DY11HH

Priory Road

DY13AY

Salop Street

DY12UH

Badminton Close

DY19FA

Trinity Road

DY12BH

Walters Row

DY27BJ

St. James's

DY12QL

Cardoness Place

DY12JH

Kirby Drive

DY19SY

St James's Road

DY11TZ

Cleveland Street

DY12BW

Holland Street

DY12JW

Russells Hall Road

DY12NU

Maitland Road

DY19TH

St James's Road

DY11JA

Trinity Road

DY11NH

Tower Street

DY13AF

Charlton Street

DY11RT

Oxford Street

DY11RY

The Inhedge