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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

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All postcodesin St. James's

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Overfield Road

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Hinbrook Road

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Castle Street

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Dibdale Road West

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Spring Parklands

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Wellington Road

DY11SZ

Ludgate Street

DY11UB

Wellington Road

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Dibdale Road West

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Steppingstone Street

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High Street

DY19FB

Trinity Road

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Grange Road

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Wolverhampton Street

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Vicarage Prospect

DY12PA

Marston Road

DY12BT

St. James's

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Edenbridge View

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Southalls Lane

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Trinity Road

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Angel Street

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Sedgefield Close

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Frome Close

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Himley Road

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St James's Road

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Buckingham Rise

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Merlin Close

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Tower Street

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Wellington Road

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Ascot Drive

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The Shrubbery

DY12QW

Cherrydale Court

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Wolverhampton Street

DY19NX

St. James's

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High Street

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Southalls Lane

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High Street

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High Street

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Trinity Road

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Newey Street

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Ashenhurst Road

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King Street

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Grange Road

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Birmingham Street

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Union Street

DY11EY

St. James's

DY12DN

Spring Parklands

DY12AJ

Grange Road

DY12EA

Cherry Hill Walk

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Westley Street

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Wellington Road

DY11AF

Tower Street

DY11JR

Wolverhampton Street

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St. James's

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Trinity Road

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St James's Road

DY12NL

Langstone Road

DY13AJ

The Belper

DY19PL

St. James's

DY12GP

Red Kite Drive

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Trinity Road

DY19SQ

St James's Road

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Trinity Road

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Overfield Road

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St James'S Road

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Fulbrook Road

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Trinity Road

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Spring Parklands

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Tower Street

DY12NT

Maitland Road

DY11RW

Cross Street

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Ketley Hill Road

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Bushey Fields Road

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Dock Lane

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Priory Street

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Mayfair Close

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Hever Close

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High Street

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Waterloo Street

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King Street

DY12RP

Wilmot Gardens

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Court Passage

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Trinity Road

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Trinity Road

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Tower Street

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Middlepark Road

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Trinity Road

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Castle Street

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London Heights

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Priory Street

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Salop Street

DY11RB

Wellington Road

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Kenilworth Court

DY12SZ

Stratford Close

DY11DS

Wolverhampton Street

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Bull Street

DY12QE

Himley Road

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New Crown Street

DY12HS

Ketley Hill Road

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St James's Road