Postcode DY1 2ES is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton & Holly Hall ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Russell's Hall area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Russell's Hall is £38,592 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canal Park.
Russell's Hall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Russell's Hall has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Russell's Hall is £38,592 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from DY1 2ES.
Russell's Hall near DY1 2ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canal Park | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park |
| 0.3 mi | Woodside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodside Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Netherton & Holly Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £372,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £274,750 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £209,500 | £249 |
| Terraced | 47 | £185,000 | £245 |
| Flats | 12 | £108,500 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226,000 | £97,000 | £122,000 | £101,000 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £91,000 | £130,000 | £108,750 |
| 2018 | £147,000 | £98,000 | £135,000 | £108,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £97,250 | £134,000 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £101,500 | £148,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £242,500 | £109,000 | £162,500 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £89,750 | £177,500 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £287,500 | £126,500 | £197,500 | £163,750 |
| 2024 | £232,500 | £128,250 | £205,500 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £257,500 | £115,000 | £200,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £274,750 | £105,000 | £217,500 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £155 | £138 | £119 |
| 2017 | £192 | £137 | £146 | £127 |
| 2018 | £181 | £155 | £163 | £127 |
| 2019 | £185 | £163 | £155 | £135 |
| 2020 | £204 | £140 | £168 | £167 |
| 2021 | £242 | £172 | £174 | £161 |
| 2022 | £242 | £209 | £210 | £180 |
| 2023 | £258 | £193 | £237 | £199 |
| 2024 | £281 | £214 | £245 | £193 |
| 2025 | £263 | £172 | £241 | £220 |
| 2026 | £298 | £190 | £249 | £240 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 2ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | 43, Kingswinford Road, Dudley, DY1 2ES | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 77, Kingswinford Road, Dudley, DY1 2ES | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 38, Hilderic Crescent, Dudley, DY1 2ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 22, Hilderic Crescent, Dudley, DY1 2ET | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 9, Hilderic Crescent, Dudley, DY1 2EU | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the DY1 2ES postcode area, located within Russell's Hall, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Avenue Road, Dudley, DY1 2EQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Avenue Road, Dudley, DY1 2EQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 73 Highgate Road, Dudley, DY2 0SN | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 2ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Thompson
Netherton & Holly Hall - Elected 7 May 2026
Cat Eccles
Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY1 2ES records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DY1 2ES in Russell's Hall is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DY1 2ES, including Pegasus Academy (Requires improvement), Sutton School (Good) and Woodside Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DY1 2ES scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY1 2ES is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Thompson (Reform UK).