Postcode DY1 4AY is located in a major urban area, within the Castle & Priory area of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 303.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £44,665 per year. The median sale price in Castle & Priory is £213,000 (around £255 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £176,500 and £312,000. The nearest station is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.
Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,989 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 303.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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.
The average income per household in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £44,665 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from DY1 4AY.
Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest near DY1 4AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Priory Park | Large | Walking directions to Priory Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Follies Park | Small | Walking directions to Follies Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Castle & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,123 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £352,250 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £208,500 | £257 |
| Terraced | 15 | £198,000 | £257 |
| Flats | 17 | £140,000 | £216 |
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 | £348,475 | £126,000 | £208,500 | £198,998 |
| 2026 | £352,000 | £135,000 | £210,500 | £233,000 |
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 | £295 | £196 | £255 | £245 |
| 2026 | £283 | £212 | £277 | £260 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 4AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 44, Gervase Drive, Dudley, DY1 4AT | Detached | Freehold | £384,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 14, Gervase Drive, Dudley, DY1 4AT | Detached | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 13, Woodland Avenue, Dudley, DY1 4AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 61, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £292,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 33, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EY | Detached | Freehold | £460,000 |
In the DY1 4AY postcode area, located within Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Priory Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St James Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Priory Park Community School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY1 4AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broadway Convenience | Ednam Road, Dudley, DY1 4AR | Walking directions to Broadway Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Company Shop | 10-10b Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4DA | Walking directions to Company Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store | Dudley, DY1 4SB | Walking directions to Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store |
| 0.4 mi | Naik's Mini Market | 3 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LY | Walking directions to Naik's Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | CP & Sons | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1LT | Walking directions to CP & Sons |
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 4AY, 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 4AY records about 303 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DY1 4AY in Castle & Priory is £213,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DY1 4AY, including Priory Primary School (Good), St James Academy (Good) and Priory Park Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DY1 4AY is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro), about 704 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY1 4AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,989 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 4AY is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan McGeough (Reform UK).