Postcode DY1 1LD is located in a major urban area, within the St. James's ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Kates Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 245.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kates Hill is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Priory Park.
Kates Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Kates Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 245.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kates Hill is £35,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from DY1 1LD.
Kates Hill near DY1 1LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £422,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £279,250 |
| Flats | 6 | £99,550 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £175,000 |
10 years price trend in St. James's
In the DY1 1LD postcode area, located within Kates Hill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.