Postcode DY2 8TD 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 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dixons Green is £43,360 per year. The nearest station is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Buffery Park.
Dixons Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Dixons Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from DY2 8TD.
Dixons Green near DY2 8TD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Buffery Park | Large | Walking directions to Buffery Park |
| 0.1 mi | Grazebrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Grazebrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Hawthorns Field | Small | Walking directions to The Hawthorns Field |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £225 per square foot) in St. Thomas's area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £295,000 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £200,000 | £238 |
| Terraced | 29 | £168,713 | £211 |
| Flats | 6 | £110,500 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £99,995 | £120,000 | £100,705 |
| 2017 | £193,750 | £96,748 | £125,000 | £97,500 |
| 2018 | £246,000 | £89,950 | £120,000 | £114,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £104,996 | £135,000 | £117,500 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £94,000 | £141,000 | £121,500 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £108,000 | £162,000 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £92,500 | £175,500 | £168,000 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £98,500 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £267,500 | £90,000 | £180,000 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £80,000 | £185,500 | £177,500 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £123,000 | £205,000 | £173,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £173 | £129 | £125 |
| 2017 | £169 | £150 | £130 | £115 |
| 2018 | £191 | £189 | £141 | £140 |
| 2019 | £190 | £146 | £170 | £148 |
| 2020 | £203 | £148 | £162 | £145 |
| 2021 | £238 | £185 | £189 | £162 |
| 2022 | £286 | £165 | £208 | £194 |
| 2023 | £249 | £136 | £213 | £186 |
| 2024 | £246 | £176 | £228 | £187 |
| 2025 | £300 | £134 | £211 | £213 |
| 2026 | £322 | £175 | £238 | £244 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY2 8TD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 5, Old Buffery Gardens, Dudley, DY2 8TD | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 7, Old Buffery Gardens, Dudley, DY2 8TD | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 5, Paradise, Dudley, DY2 8SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 3, Lloyd Street, Dudley, DY2 8NG | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 70, Cascade Way, Dudley, DY2 8RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 |
In the DY2 8TD 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 8TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Caledonia Food and Wine | Black Acre Road, Dudley, DY2 8ND | Walking directions to Caledonia Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Buffery Road, Dudley, DY2 8EF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Park and Shop | Dixons Green Road, Dudley, DY2 7AA | Walking directions to Park and Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Sharif & Sons. Supermarket | 24-29 King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NY | Walking directions to Sharif & Sons. Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Polish Shop Orzelek | 37 King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NY | Walking directions to Polish Shop Orzelek |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY2 8TD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adeela Qayyum
St. Thomas's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Kumar
Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY2 8TD records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DY2 8TD in Dixons Green is £190,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DY2 8TD, including Sledmere Primary School, Blowers Green Primary School (Outstanding) and Kates Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY2 8TD is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 395 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY2 8TD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY2 8TD is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adeela Qayyum (Labour Party).