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DY1 3AT

Salop Street

St. James's

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Overview

Postcode DY1 3AT 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Grange Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55.1%
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

55.1%

Approximately 55.1% 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 3AT.

Flood risk

No risk

New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 3AT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY1 3AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 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 3AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGrange ParkMediumWalking directions to Grange Park
0.1 miShavers End Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Shavers End Open Space

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
5,820 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
186
63.92%
African
23
7.9%
Indian
20
6.87%
Caribbean
18
6.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
6.19%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
26.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.05%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.05%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
38.1%
Other social rented
25
17.01%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.61%
Owns outright
16
10.88%
Total households: 147

Property prices in St. James's

Median price£208,500
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £250K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £253 per square foot) in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,590 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. James's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£319,000£318
Semi-Detached50£200,000£249
Terraced17£187,000£215
Flats4£115,750£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. James's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. James's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£77,000£127,500£88,625
2017£185,000£80,000£123,750£114,950
2018£209,973£89,000£146,000£126,000
2019£226,000£105,500£154,000£110,000
2020£245,000£100,660£162,500£127,000
2021£257,000£100,000£165,000£158,000
2022£311,250£112,250£186,750£170,555
2023£312,500£101,500£195,000£155,000
2024£268,000£103,300£189,500£175,000
2025£310,000£104,500£197,000£150,000
2026£325,000£127,000£215,000£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. James's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. James's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£115£160£116
2017£178£145£148£128
2018£227£161£183£146
2019£231£163£194£150
2020£272£151£214£146
2021£267£182£206£183
2022£300£184£226£183
2023£294£175£229£209
2024£282£191£229£202
2025£308£162£255£189
2026£305£220£257£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. James's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. James's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 202547B, Salop Street, Dudley, DY1 3AYTerracedFreehold£190,000
30 Jun 2025Papa John'S Pizza, 57, Salop Street, Dudley, DY1 3AYOtherFreehold£237,600
22 May 202660, Attingham Drive, Dudley, DY1 3HLFlatsLeasehold£150,000
31 Mar 202657, Attingham Drive, Dudley, DY1 3HLTerracedFreehold£252,000
12 Mar 202610, Attingham Drive, Dudley, DY1 3HLFlatsLeasehold£116,750

Schools

In the DY1 3AT 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 3AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryJesson's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

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

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryBishop Milner Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 3AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 3AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ivor John Lawrence Robinson

St. James's - 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
WardSt. James'sE05015922
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 3AT

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

The area around DY1 3AT 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 3AT?

The median sale price around DY1 3AT in New Dock & Eve Hill is £208,500 (about £253 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY1 3AT?

There are 16 schools close to DY1 3AT, including Jesson's Church of England Primary School, Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) (Requires improvement) and Bishop Milner Catholic College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY1 3AT?

The closest station to DY1 3AT is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 1,349 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY1 3AT?

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

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