Postcode DY2 8NZ 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 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Buffery Park.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from DY2 8NZ.
Kates Hill near DY2 8NZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Buffery Park | Large | Walking directions to Buffery Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail | Medium | Walking directions to Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail |
| 0.4 mi | Grazebrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Grazebrook Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £422,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £296,750 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in St. James's
In the DY2 8NZ postcode area, located within Kates Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 8NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Karapaty International Store | King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NZ | Walking directions to Karapaty International Store |
| 0 mi | Polish Shop Orzelek | King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NY | Walking directions to Polish Shop Orzelek |
| 0 mi | JJE Afro-Carribean Supermarket | King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NY | Walking directions to JJE Afro-Carribean Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Select & Save | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PS | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0 mi | Sharif & Sons. Supermarket | King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NY | Walking directions to Sharif & Sons. Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.