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DY1 3AS

Castle & Priory

Dudley

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Overview

Postcode DY1 3AS is located in a major urban area, within the Castle & Priory ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the New Dock & Eve Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

New Dock & Eve Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

New Dock & Eve Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 3AS.

Flood risk

No risk

New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 3AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY1 3AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Flood Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 mi

Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY1 3AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.3 miGrange ParkMediumWalking directions to Grange Park
0.2 miShavers End Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Shavers End Open Space

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
8,044.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.45(+2%)
Vehicle crime
10.07(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.29(-14%)
Public order
5.04(-17%)
Other theft
4.2(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
45.21%
Indian
91
24.93%
Other White
26
7.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
5.21%
Caribbean
18
4.93%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
33.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.96%
No qualifications
47
17.47%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
42.42%
Owns outright
20
15.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.39%
Shared ownership
17
12.88%
Other social rented
12
9.09%
Total households: 132

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202650, King Edmund Street, Dudley, DY1 3HTDetachedFreehold£337,500
07 Aug 20258, The Shrubbery, Dudley, DY1 2BZTerracedFreehold£240,000
20 Nov 202522, Malthouse Drive, Dudley, DY1 2BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
30 Jan 202619, March Drive, Dudley, DY1 3HUDetachedFreehold£305,000
05 Nov 20256, March Drive, Dudley, DY1 3HUDetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the DY1 3AS postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY1 3AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJesson's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryJesson's CofE Primary School (VA)Voluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondarySt James AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 3AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 3AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressHighland Road, Dudley, DY1 3BTWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3AS, 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)New Dock & Eve HillE02002010
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 011BE01009879
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY1 3AS

Is DY1 3AS (New Dock & Eve Hill) safe?

The area around DY1 3AS records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY1 3AS?

The median sale price around DY1 3AS in New Dock & Eve Hill is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY1 3AS?

There are 15 schools close to DY1 3AS, including Jesson's Church of England Primary School, Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) (Requires improvement) and St James Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY1 3AS?

The closest station to DY1 3AS is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 1,200 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY1 3AS?

DY1 3AS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,467 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY1 3AS (New Dock & Eve Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 3AS is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan McGeough (Reform UK).