Postcode DY1 1PZ 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 Dixons Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dixons Green is £43,360 per year. The nearest station is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Buffery Park.
Dixons Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Dixons Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dixons Green is £43,360 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from DY1 1PZ.
Dixons Green near DY1 1PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Buffery Park | Large | Walking directions to Buffery Park |
| 0.5 mi | Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail | Medium | Walking directions to Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail |
| 0.4 mi | Grazebrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Grazebrook Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £252 per square foot) in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,590 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £322,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £200,000 | £249 |
| Terraced | 14 | £180,000 | £215 |
| Flats | 4 | £115,750 | £215 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £193,500 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £127,000 | £218,500 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 1PZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 72, High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PY | Other | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | Criterion House, King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £174,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 39 - 41, High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PN | Other | Leasehold | £156,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 46, High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PN | Other | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 314, Castle Court, The Minories, Dudley, DY2 8PG | Flats | Leasehold | £66,000 |
In the DY1 1PZ postcode area, located within Dixons Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 1PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Polonia International Supermarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PS | Walking directions to Polonia International Supermarket |
| 0 mi | European Food Express | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QQ | Walking directions to European Food Express |
| 0 mi | Select & Save | Union Street, Dudley, DY2 8PJ | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 77-79 High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Karapaty International Store | King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NZ | Walking directions to Karapaty International Store |
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 1PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ivor John Lawrence Robinson
St. James's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Kumar
Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY1 1PZ records about 166 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DY1 1PZ in Dixons Green is £202,500 (about £252 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DY1 1PZ, including St James Academy (Requires improvement), Dudley College of Technology (Good) and Blowers Green Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY1 1PZ is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 237 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY1 1PZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,490 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 1PZ is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ivor John Lawrence Robinson (Reform UK).