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DY1 2GJ

Winchcombe Close

Castle & Priory

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Detailed insights for DY1 2GJ

Overview

Postcode DY1 2GJ is located in a major urban area, within the Castle & Priory ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dibdale area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dibdale is £59,937 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Milking Bank Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Dibdale has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Dibdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Dibdale is £59,937 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 2GJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dibdale near DY1 2GJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coseley located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY1 2GJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMilking Bank ParkLargeWalking directions to Milking Bank Park
0.4 miWealdstone Drive Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Wealdstone Drive Open Space

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
6,962 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.15(-71%)
Vehicle crime
4.64(-29%)
Burglary
3.25(-20%)
Other theft
2.32(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.93(-87%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
76.6%
Indian
43
13.07%
African
8
2.43%
Other Asian
7
2.13%
Caribbean
7
2.13%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
38.57%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.64%
No qualifications
31
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
91
65.47%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.32%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Castle & Priory

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £309K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Castle & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,123 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle & Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£350,000£291
Semi-Detached33£211,000£257
Terraced18£211,000£259
Flats17£130,000£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle & Priory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle & Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,725£94,750£117,500£150,000
2017£240,000£103,500£132,000£117,000
2018£242,750£110,000£148,250£134,975
2019£240,000£99,000£142,675£137,475
2020£279,000£95,500£146,000£139,750
2021£300,000£106,000£165,750£171,250
2022£328,750£123,500£192,000£179,500
2023£346,250£130,000£195,500£170,000
2024£330,000£133,000£196,250£182,000
2025£349,950£125,000£208,500£198,998
2026£350,000£130,000£213,000£236,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle & Priory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle & Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£148£161£157
2017£208£156£159£143
2018£219£167£165£155
2019£215£167£168£188
2020£247£153£182£171
2021£252£170£208£196
2022£277£191£235£244
2023£275£193£239£195
2024£298£210£236£227
2025£297£196£256£245
2026£274£216£244£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle & Priory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle & Priory in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 2GJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 2GJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20254, Charlecote Drive, Dudley, DY1 2GGDetachedFreehold£390,000
19 Sept 20258, Dibdale Road West, Dudley, DY1 2TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500
20 Mar 202627, Manderston Close, Dudley, DY1 2TZFlatsLeasehold£135,000
16 Jun 20268, Stokesay Rise, Dudley, DY1 2GLDetachedFreehold£400,000
26 Sept 202530, Shipton Close, Dudley, DY1 2GEDetachedFreehold£389,950

Schools

In the DY1 2GJ postcode area, located within Dibdale, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY1 2GJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRoberts Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryMilking Bank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe King Alfred SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2GJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 2GJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodDibdale Road West, Dudley, DY1 2RHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miCostcutterDibdale Road, Dudley, DY1 2RRWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY1 2GJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jan McGeough

Castle & Priory - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sonia Kumar

Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyDudleyE14001204
WardCastle & PrioryE05015907
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DibdaleE02002008
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 009AE01009780
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about DY1 2GJ

Is DY1 2GJ (Dibdale) safe?

The area around DY1 2GJ records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY1 2GJ?

The median sale price around DY1 2GJ in Dibdale is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY1 2GJ?

There are 11 schools close to DY1 2GJ, including Roberts Primary School (Requires improvement), Milking Bank Primary School (Good) and The King Alfred School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY1 2GJ?

DY1 2GJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,013 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY1 2GJ (Dibdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 2GJ is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan McGeough (Reform UK).