Postcode DY1 2GS 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 Russell's Hall area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Russell's Hall is £33,200 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Russell's Hall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Russell's Hall has a high crime rate, with approximately 118.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.5% 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 of residents in Russell's Hall is £33,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 2GS.
Russell's Hall near DY1 2GS 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 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 | 22 | £296,750 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in St. James's
In the DY1 2GS postcode area, located within Russell's Hall, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.