Postcode DY2 8XR 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 Netherton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Netherton is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Canal Park.
Netherton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Netherton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Netherton is £34,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from DY2 8XR.
Netherton near DY2 8XR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Canal Park | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grazebrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Grazebrook Park |
| 0.5 mi | Inhenge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Inhenge Gardens |
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 8XR postcode area, located within Netherton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 8XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Martel Stores | Brettell Street, Dudley, DY2 8XJ | Walking directions to Martel Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Cinder Bank, Dudley, DY2 9AD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 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 | Alena Minimarket | High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QF | Walking directions to Alena Minimarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.