Postcode DY2 7QU 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 high crime levels, with around 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kates Hill is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail.
Kates Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Kates Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from DY2 7QU.
Kates Hill near DY2 7QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail | Medium | Walking directions to Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail |
| 0.4 mi | Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Green Park |
| 0.2 mi | Brewery Fields | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Fields |
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 DY2 7QU postcode area, located within Kates Hill, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 7QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4RP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Burnt Tree Convenience Store | Burnt Tree, Sandwell, DY4 7UF | Walking directions to Burnt Tree Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Seven Day Off Licence | Cypress Road, Dudley, DY2 7PA | Walking directions to Seven Day Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Malcolm's Premier Newsagents | Watsons Green Road, Dudley, DY2 7LJ | Walking directions to Malcolm's Premier Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Alton Grove, Dudley, DY2 7JU | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.