Postcode DY1 3BN 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 0.9 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.
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.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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.
The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from DY1 3BN.
New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 3BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Priory Park | Large | Walking directions to Priory Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
| 0.2 mi | Shavers End Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Shavers End Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £350,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £211,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 18 | £211,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 17 | £130,000 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | 56, Holly Road, Dudley, DY1 3BN | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 34, Holly Road, Dudley, DY1 3BN | Terraced | Freehold | £163,500 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 56, Holly Road, Dudley, DY1 3BN | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 201, The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 3EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 146, The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 3EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the DY1 3BN postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 3BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Highland Road, Dudley, DY1 3BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY1 3BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jan McGeough
Castle & Priory - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Kumar
Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY1 3BN 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.
The median sale price around DY1 3BN in New Dock & Eve Hill is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DY1 3BN, including Bishop Milner Catholic College (Good), Priory Park Community School (Good) and Priory Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY1 3BN is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 1,441 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY1 3BN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 3BN is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan McGeough (Reform UK).