Postcode DY1 2DA is located in a major urban area, within the St. Thomas'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 high crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canal Park.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,735 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from DY1 2DA.
New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 2DA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canal Park | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cascade Way Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Cascade Way Pocket Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £186,500 (about £221 per square foot) in St. Thomas's area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £292,500 | £302 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £190,000 | £238 |
| Terraced | 33 | £166,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 8 | £110,000 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £99,995 | £120,000 | £100,705 |
| 2017 | £193,750 | £96,748 | £125,000 | £97,500 |
| 2018 | £246,000 | £89,950 | £120,000 | £114,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £104,996 | £135,000 | £117,500 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £94,000 | £141,000 | £121,500 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £108,000 | £162,000 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £92,500 | £175,500 | £168,000 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £98,500 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £267,500 | £90,000 | £180,000 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £80,000 | £186,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £120,000 | £197,500 | £166,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £173 | £129 | £125 |
| 2017 | £169 | £150 | £130 | £115 |
| 2018 | £191 | £189 | £141 | £140 |
| 2019 | £190 | £146 | £170 | £148 |
| 2020 | £203 | £148 | £162 | £145 |
| 2021 | £238 | £185 | £189 | £162 |
| 2022 | £286 | £165 | £208 | £194 |
| 2023 | £249 | £136 | £213 | £186 |
| 2024 | £246 | £176 | £228 | £187 |
| 2025 | £300 | £134 | £211 | £213 |
| 2026 | £322 | £175 | £238 | £244 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 2DA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | 84, Aston Road, Dudley, DY2 8XP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £154,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 9, Colsyll Gardens, Dudley, DY1 1TU | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 68, Stourbridge Road, Dudley, DY1 2DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,500 |
In the DY1 2DA postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Cinder Bank, Dudley, DY2 9AD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Alena Minimarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QE | Walking directions to Alena Minimarket |
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 2DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adeela Qayyum
St. Thomas's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Kumar
Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY1 2DA records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2DA in New Dock & Eve Hill is £186,500 (about £221 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DY1 2DA, including Blowers Green Primary School (Outstanding), Pegasus Academy (Requires improvement) and Sutton School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY1 2DA is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 1,009 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY1 2DA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,735 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 2DA is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adeela Qayyum (Labour Party).