Postcode DY1 1AG is located in a major urban area, within the Castle & Priory ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the New Dock & Eve Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from DY1 1AG.
New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 1AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Priory Park | Large | Walking directions to Priory Park |
| 0.1 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Inhenge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Inhenge Gardens |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Castle & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,123 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £350,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £211,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 18 | £211,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 17 | £130,000 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237,725 | £94,750 | £117,500 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £103,500 | £132,000 | £117,000 |
| 2018 | £242,750 | £110,000 | £148,250 | £134,975 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £99,000 | £142,675 | £137,475 |
| 2020 | £279,000 | £95,500 | £146,000 | £139,750 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £106,000 | £165,750 | £171,250 |
| 2022 | £328,750 | £123,500 | £192,000 | £179,500 |
| 2023 | £346,250 | £130,000 | £195,500 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £133,000 | £196,250 | £182,000 |
| 2025 | £349,950 | £125,000 | £208,500 | £198,998 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £130,000 | £213,000 | £236,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £148 | £161 | £157 |
| 2017 | £208 | £156 | £159 | £143 |
| 2018 | £219 | £167 | £165 | £155 |
| 2019 | £215 | £167 | £168 | £188 |
| 2020 | £247 | £153 | £182 | £171 |
| 2021 | £252 | £170 | £208 | £196 |
| 2022 | £277 | £191 | £235 | £244 |
| 2023 | £275 | £193 | £239 | £195 |
| 2024 | £298 | £210 | £236 | £227 |
| 2025 | £297 | £196 | £256 | £245 |
| 2026 | £274 | £216 | £244 | £245 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 1AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | Flat 6, The Birches, 4, St James'S Road, Dudley, DY1 3JL | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Flat P3, Metropolitan Lofts, Parsons Street, Dudley, DY1 1JE | Flats | Leasehold | £68,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Flat 102, Metropolitan Lofts, Parsons Street, Dudley, DY1 1JE | Flats | Leasehold | £69,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 6, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4AD | Other | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 3, Lingwood Hall, 12, St James'S Road, Dudley, DY1 3JD | Flats | Leasehold | £44,000 |
In the DY1 1AG postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 1AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Naik's Mini Market | 3 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LY | Walking directions to Naik's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Michael Supermarket | 18-19 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, DY1 1DB | Walking directions to Michael Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | CP & Sons | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1LT | Walking directions to CP & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Polski Sklep Super Sam | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1LT | Walking directions to Polski Sklep Super Sam |
| 0.2 mi | Broadway Convenience | Ednam Road, Dudley, DY1 4AR | Walking directions to Broadway Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY1 1AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jan McGeough
Castle & Priory - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Kumar
Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY1 1AG records about 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DY1 1AG in New Dock & Eve Hill is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DY1 1AG, including St James Academy (Requires improvement), Dudley College of Technology (Good) and Jesson's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY1 1AG is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 525 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY1 1AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,740 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 1AG is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan McGeough (Reform UK).