Postcode DY1 2BN 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. The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year. The nearest station is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 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 3,903 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% 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 36.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from DY1 2BN.
New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 2BN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
| 0.5 mi | Inhenge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Inhenge Gardens |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,590 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £104,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in St. James's
In the DY1 2BN postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Martel Stores | Brettell Street, Dudley, DY2 8XJ | Walking directions to Martel Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Famous Store | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Famous Store |
| 0.5 mi | Alena Minimarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QE | Walking directions to Alena Minimarket |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PY | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY1 2BN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.