Postcode DY1 1TU 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 New Dock & Eve Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Grange Park.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from DY1 1TU.
New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 1TU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
| 0.4 mi | Inhenge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Inhenge Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Cascade Way Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Cascade Way Pocket 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 1TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | 9, Colsyll Gardens, Dudley, DY1 1TU | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | Printers Cottages, 12, Queens Cross, Dudley, DY1 1QU | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 5, Junction Street, Dudley, DY2 8XT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 16, Junction Street, Dudley, DY2 8XT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 84, Aston Road, Dudley, DY2 8XP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £154,000 |
In the DY1 1TU postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 1TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Martel Stores | Brettell Street, Dudley, DY2 8XJ | Walking directions to Martel Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Famous Store | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Famous Store |
| 0.4 mi | Alena Minimarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QE | Walking directions to Alena Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 77-79 High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PY | Walking directions to Premier |
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 1TU, 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 1TU records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1TU in New Dock & Eve Hill is £202,500 (about £252 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DY1 1TU, including Blowers Green Primary School (Outstanding), Jesson's Church of England Primary School and Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY1 1TU is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 878 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY1 1TU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,696 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 1TU 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).