Postcode DY1 4BS is located in a major urban area, within the Castle & Priory ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £44,665 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Priory Park.
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.
Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY1 4BS.
Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest near DY1 4BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tipton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Priory Park | Large | Walking directions to Priory Park |
| 0.3 mi | Follies Park | Small | Walking directions to Follies Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Castle & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £338,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £127,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £199,995 |
10 year median price trend in Castle & Priory
In the DY1 4BS postcode area, located within Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 4BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Company Shop | Trindle Road, Dudley, DY1 4DA | Walking directions to Company Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4DS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store | Dudley, DY1 4SB | Walking directions to Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.