Postcode DY1 4RA is located in a major urban area, within the St. Thomas's ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kates Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 250.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kates Hill is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail.
Kates Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Kates Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kates Hill is £35,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from DY1 4RA.
Kates Hill near DY1 4RA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail | Medium | Walking directions to Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail |
| 0.3 mi | Brewery Fields | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Fields |
| 0.4 mi | The Hawthorns Field | Small | Walking directions to The Hawthorns Field |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in St. Thomas's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £185,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in St. Thomas's
In the DY1 4RA postcode area, located within Kates Hill, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 4RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Texaco | Duncan Edwards Way Dudley Southern By-Pass, Dudley, DY2 7AZ | Walking directions to Texaco |
| 0.2 mi | Broadway Convenience | Ednam Road, Dudley, DY1 4AR | Walking directions to Broadway Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Alton Grove, Dudley, DY2 7JU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 246,248 Castle Street, Dudley, DY1 1LQ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Birmingham Street, Dudley, DY2 7BJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.