Postcode DY1 2JQ 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 Upper Gornal & Ruiton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Gornal & Ruiton is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Coseley located about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Milking Bank Park.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Gornal & Ruiton is £36,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 2JQ.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton near DY1 2JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coseley located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Milking Bank Park | Large | Walking directions to Milking Bank Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wealdstone Drive Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Wealdstone Drive Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Summer Lane Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Summer Lane Playing Fields |
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 2JQ postcode area, located within Upper Gornal & Ruiton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley, DY1 2RH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Dibdale Road, Dudley, DY1 2RR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.