Postcode DY1 2BD 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 232.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Dock & Eve Hill is £34,700 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 2.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grange Park.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 232.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 73.2% 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 of residents in New Dock & Eve Hill is £34,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 2BD.
New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 2BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tipton located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shavers End Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Shavers End Open Space |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £422,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £296,750 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in St. James's
In the DY1 2BD postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Martel Stores | Brettell Street, Dudley, DY2 8XJ | Walking directions to Martel Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Famous Store | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Famous Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.