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DY1 4EP

Laburnum Road

Castle & Priory

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Overview

Postcode DY1 4EP 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 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below 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 nearest station is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.7%

Approximately 41.7% 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

4/10

The average income per household in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £44,665 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from DY1 4EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest near DY1 4EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY1 4EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 mi

Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY1 4EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.5 miFollies ParkSmallWalking directions to Follies Park

Area Profile

Population
457
Population density
8,560.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.66(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.45(+16%)
Public order
7.15(+18%)
Vehicle crime
7.15(+10%)
Other crime
4.55(+120%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
61.14%
Other White
83
18.12%
Other Asian
16
3.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
3.06%
African
13
2.84%
Total population: 458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
116
34.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
16.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
14.84%
Level 3 (A level)
47
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
41.72%
Owns with a mortgage
41
27.15%
Owns outright
26
17.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.25%
Shared ownership
1
0.66%
Total households: 151

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 4EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 4EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202599, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
29 Aug 20255, Lavender Road, Dudley, DY1 4HRTerracedFreehold£142,500
29 Aug 20255, Lavender Road, Dudley, DY1 4HRTerracedFreehold£142,500
05 Dec 202558, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EQTerracedFreehold£140,000
19 Sept 202584, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EQTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the DY1 4EP postcode area, located within Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY1 4EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPriory Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicablePriory Park Community SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Wenlock SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 4EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 4EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiPriory Road, Dudley, DY1 4DSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCompany Shop10-10b Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4DAWalking directions to Company Shop

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 4EP, 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)Dudley Priory & Wrens NestE02002005
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 006BE01009756
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY1 4EP

Is DY1 4EP (Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest) safe?

The area around DY1 4EP records about 72 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DY1 4EP?

The median sale price around DY1 4EP in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY1 4EP?

There are 13 schools close to DY1 4EP, including Priory Primary School (Requires improvement), Priory Park Community School (Good) and The Wenlock School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY1 4EP?

The closest station to DY1 4EP is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro), about 1,235 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY1 4EP?

DY1 4EP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY1 4EP (Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 4EP is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan McGeough (Reform UK).