Postcode DY1 2LW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 327.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Russell's Hall is £38,592 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 2.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Woodside Park.
Russell's Hall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Russell's Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 327.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 2LW.
Russell's Hall near DY1 2LW 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woodside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodside 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 2LW postcode area, located within Russell's Hall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Avenue Road, Dudley, DY2 0TD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Dudley, DY5 4JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Avenue Road, Dudley, DY1 2EQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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.