Postcode DY2 8XP 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 New Dock & Eve Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Canal Park.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,607 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
New Dock & Eve Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Dock & Eve Hill is £38,626 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from DY2 8XP.
New Dock & Eve Hill near DY2 8XP 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canal Park | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grazebrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Grazebrook 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 8XP postcode area, located within New Dock & Eve Hill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 8XP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Martel Stores | Brettell Street, Dudley, DY2 8XJ | Walking directions to Martel Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Famous Store | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QS | Walking directions to Famous Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Cinder Bank, Dudley, DY2 9AD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Alena Minimarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QF | Walking directions to Alena Minimarket |
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: 16/01/2026.