Postcode DY2 8PR 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 Dixons Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dixons Green is £43,360 per year. The nearest station is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Buffery 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 166.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from DY2 8PR.
Dixons Green near DY2 8PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in St. James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,590 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £104,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in St. James's
In the DY2 8PR postcode area, located within Dixons Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 8PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Polonia International Supermarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PS | Walking directions to Polonia International Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Select & Save | Union Street, Dudley, DY2 8PJ | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0 mi | Karapaty International Store | King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NZ | Walking directions to Karapaty International Store |
| 0 mi | European Food Express | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QQ | Walking directions to European Food Express |
| 0 mi | Polish Shop Orzelek | 37 King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NY | Walking directions to Polish Shop Orzelek |
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.
Elected local representatives for DY2 8PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ivor John Lawrence Robinson
St. James's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Kumar
Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.