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DY1 3ED

Priory Close

Castle & Priory

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Detailed insights for DY1 3ED

Overview

Postcode DY1 3ED 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from DY1 3ED.

Flood risk

No risk

New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 3ED 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY1 3ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Flood Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 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 3ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.4 miGrange ParkMediumWalking directions to Grange Park
0.4 miShavers End Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Shavers End Open Space

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
3,358.7 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
161
60.3%
Pakistani
45
16.85%
Indian
35
13.11%
Bangladeshi
6
2.25%
Caribbean
6
2.25%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
36.56%
No qualifications
55
24.23%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
60.26%
Owns with a mortgage
25
32.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
7.69%
Total households: 78

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 3ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202622, The Parade, Dudley, DY1 3EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£296,995
28 May 20252, The Parade, Dudley, DY1 3EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
17 Oct 2025133, The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 3EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
13 Jun 20259, Hazel Road, Dudley, DY1 3ENTerracedFreehold£150,000
25 Apr 202521, Hazel Road, Dudley, DY1 3ENDetachedFreehold£289,950

Schools

In the DY1 3ED postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY1 3ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt James AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

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

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryJesson's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 3ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 3ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNaik's Mini Market3 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LYWalking directions to Naik's Mini Market
0.4 miMichael Supermarket18-19 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, DY1 1DBWalking directions to Michael Supermarket
0.4 miCP & SonsHigh Street, Dudley, DY1 1LTWalking directions to CP & Sons
0.4 miBroadway ConvenienceEdnam Road, Dudley, DY1 4ARWalking directions to Broadway Convenience
0.4 miPolski Sklep Super SamHigh Street, Dudley, DY1 1LTWalking directions to Polski Sklep Super Sam

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 3ED, 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 3ED

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

The area around DY1 3ED 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 3ED?

The median sale price around DY1 3ED 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 3ED?

There are 16 schools close to DY1 3ED, including St James Academy (Requires improvement), Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) (Requires improvement) and Jesson's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY1 3ED?

The closest station to DY1 3ED is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 844 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY1 3ED?

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

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

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