Postcode DY2 8RG 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 215.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dixons Green is £37,200 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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 215.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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 of residents in Dixons Green is £37,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from DY2 8RG.
Dixons Green near DY2 8RG 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Buffery Park | Large | Walking directions to Buffery Park |
| 0.2 mi | Grazebrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Grazebrook Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Hawthorns Field | Small | Walking directions to The Hawthorns Field |
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 8RG postcode area, located within Dixons Green, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 8RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Famous Store | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Famous Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Alena Minimarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QF | Walking directions to Alena Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Polish Shop Orzelek | King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NY | Walking directions to Polish Shop Orzelek |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.