Postcode DY1 2EA 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 137.5 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 Tipton located about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Canal 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 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 2EA.
New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 2EA 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Canal Park | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,590 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 | 23 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £99,550 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in St. James's
In the DY1 2EA postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Martel Stores | Brettell Street, Dudley, DY2 8XJ | Walking directions to Martel Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.