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DY1 9SY

St James's Road

St. James's

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Overview

Postcode DY1 9SY is located in a major urban area, within the St. James's ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the New Dock & Eve Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
248
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from DY1 9SY.

Flood risk

No risk

New Dock & Eve Hill near DY1 9SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY1 9SY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)
0.3 mi

Flood Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY1 9SY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.4 miDudley Millennium Sculpture TrailMediumWalking directions to Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail
0.1 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
6,965.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
127.51(+229%)
Shoplifting
34.78(+300%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.5(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.64(+197%)
Public order
20.09(+232%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
55%
Pakistani
24
12%
Other White
19
9.5%
African
15
7.5%
Caribbean
6
3%
Total population: 200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
37
22.02%
No qualifications
35
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
29
17.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
11.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
48.89%
Other social rented
39
28.89%
Social rents from council
13
9.63%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

Property prices in St. James's

Median price£202,500
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £251K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £252 per square foot) in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,590 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. James's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£322,000£313
Semi-Detached44£200,000£249
Terraced14£180,000£215
Flats4£115,750£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. James's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. James's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£77,000£127,500£88,625
2017£185,000£80,000£123,750£114,950
2018£209,973£89,000£146,000£126,000
2019£226,000£105,500£154,000£110,000
2020£245,000£100,660£162,500£127,000
2021£257,000£100,000£165,000£158,000
2022£311,250£112,250£186,750£170,555
2023£312,500£101,500£195,000£155,000
2024£268,000£103,300£189,500£175,000
2025£310,000£104,500£193,500£150,000
2026£345,000£127,000£218,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. James's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. James's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£115£160£116
2017£178£145£148£128
2018£227£161£183£146
2019£231£163£194£150
2020£272£151£214£146
2021£267£182£206£183
2022£300£184£226£183
2023£294£175£229£209
2024£282£191£229£202
2025£308£162£255£189
2026£305£220£257£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. James's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. James's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 9SY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 9SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 2025Commercial House, 21A, Stone Street, Dudley, DY1 1NJOtherFreehold£120,000
31 Oct 202558, Tower Street, Dudley, DY1 1NDDetachedFreehold£130,000
07 Aug 202531, Priory Street, Dudley, DY1 1HAOtherFreehold£162,500
22 Sept 2025Flat P3, Metropolitan Lofts, Parsons Street, Dudley, DY1 1JEFlatsLeasehold£68,000
01 Apr 2025Flat 102, Metropolitan Lofts, Parsons Street, Dudley, DY1 1JEFlatsLeasehold£69,000

Schools

In the DY1 9SY postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY1 9SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusDudley College of TechnologyFurther education

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt James AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryJesson's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 9SY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 9SY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNaik's Mini Market3 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LYWalking directions to Naik's Mini Market
0.1 miCP & SonsHigh Street, Dudley, DY1 1LTWalking directions to CP & Sons
0.1 miPolski Sklep Super SamHigh Street, Dudley, DY1 1LTWalking directions to Polski Sklep Super Sam
0.1 miHeron Foods246,248 Castle Street, Dudley, DY1 1LQWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miBroadway ConvenienceEdnam Road, Dudley, DY1 4ARWalking directions to Broadway Convenience

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 9SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ivor John Lawrence Robinson

St. James's - 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
WardSt. James'sE05015922
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Dock & Eve HillE02002010
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 011FE01034309
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DY1 9SY

Is DY1 9SY (New Dock & Eve Hill) safe?

The area around DY1 9SY records about 248 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY1 9SY?

The median sale price around DY1 9SY in New Dock & Eve Hill is £202,500 (about £252 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY1 9SY?

There are 12 schools close to DY1 9SY, including Dudley College of Technology (Good), St James Academy (Requires improvement) and Jesson's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY1 9SY?

The closest station to DY1 9SY is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 376 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY1 9SY?

DY1 9SY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,740 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY1 9SY (New Dock & Eve Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 9SY is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ivor John Lawrence Robinson (Reform UK).