Postcode DY2 8AR 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 Dixons Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dixons Green is £43,360 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Grazebrook Park.
Dixons Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Dixons Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dixons Green is £43,360 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from DY2 8AR.
Dixons Green near DY2 8AR 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grazebrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Grazebrook Park |
| 0.3 mi | Inhenge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Inhenge Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Wellspring Gardens Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellspring Gardens Pocket Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £178,750 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 | 11 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £184,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £169,357 |
10 year median price trend in St. Thomas's
In the DY2 8AR postcode area, located within Dixons Green, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 8AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Famous Store | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Famous Store |
| 0.2 mi | Martel Stores | Brettell Street, Dudley, DY2 8XJ | Walking directions to Martel Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Alena Minimarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QF | Walking directions to Alena Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PY | Walking directions to Premier |
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: 01/01/2026.