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DY1 3QU

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

Dudley

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Detailed insights for DY1 3QU

Overview

Postcode DY1 3QU is located in a major urban area, within the Upper Gornal & Woodsetton ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Coseley located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Swanbrook Valley.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
68.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

68.1%

Approximately 68.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £37,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest near DY1 3QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coseley located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY1 3QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSwanbrook ValleyLargeWalking directions to Swanbrook Valley

Area Profile

Population
565
Population density
3,451.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
379
67.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
8.69%
African
35
6.21%
Caribbean
23
4.08%
Other White
23
4.08%
Total population: 564

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
49.69%
Other social rented
30
18.4%
Owns with a mortgage
23
14.11%
Owns outright
13
7.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.13%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,800 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Gornal & Woodsetton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£305,000
Flats4£102,500
Semi-Detached66£210,250
Terraced22£193,500

10 year median price trend in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.

Schools

In the DY1 3QU postcode area, located within Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY1 3QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSycamore Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Wenlock SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWrens Nest Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 3QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyOld Park Road, Dudley, DY1 3NDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.