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DY3 1SJ

Sedgley

Dudley

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Detailed insights for DY3 1SJ

Overview

Postcode DY3 1SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Sedgley ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sedgley East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sedgley East is £48,831 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Tenscore.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Sedgley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Sedgley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Sedgley East is £48,831 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from DY3 1SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Sedgley East near DY3 1SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coseley located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY3 1SJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe TenscoreSmallWalking directions to The Tenscore

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
3,367.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.87(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.97(+105%)
Public order
13.02(+115%)
Vehicle crime
9.77(+50%)
Shoplifting
9.77(+12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
89.43%
Other Asian
10
3.02%
Indian
8
2.42%
Caribbean
5
1.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.91%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
28.73%
No qualifications
56
20.36%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
38.46%
Owns outright
61
36.09%
Owns with a mortgage
32
18.93%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.96%
Social rents from council
3
1.78%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Sedgley

Median price£249,950
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £315K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £249,950 (about £271 per square foot) in Sedgley area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,995 up to £770,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sedgley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£344,500£307
Semi-Detached50£248,500£274
Terraced41£220,000£251
Flats7£125,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sedgley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sedgley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£132,000£166,000£135,000
2017£242,500£115,000£173,475£147,500
2018£268,750£135,000£192,475£139,975
2019£287,000£126,500£185,000£147,000
2020£282,500£100,000£200,500£155,475
2021£300,000£130,000£211,000£171,475
2022£345,000£134,000£250,000£200,000
2023£335,500£141,475£245,000£195,000
2024£360,000£137,000£242,000£200,000
2025£342,000£115,000£252,450£220,000
2026£294,500£132,500£270,950£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sedgley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sedgley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£203£176£179
2017£221£160£173£165
2018£232£182£197£162
2019£242£180£200£174
2020£255£161£214£190
2021£274£169£238£204
2022£301£198£256£222
2023£311£222£247£215
2024£309£218£252£231
2025£309£172£272£258
2026£337£191£271£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sedgley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sedgley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY3 1SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY3 1SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 10, Dormston House, 41, Dudley Street, Dudley, DY3 1SAFlatsLeasehold£136,000
02 Mar 2026Highview Dental Practice, High Holborn, Dudley, DY3 1SSOtherFreehold£325,000
21 May 20266A, Mill Bank, Dudley, DY3 1SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
27 Jun 202510, Whitesmiths Close, Dudley, DY3 1USTerracedLeasehold£167,000
20 Mar 20263, High Holborn, Dudley, DY3 1SROtherFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the DY3 1SJ postcode area, located within Sedgley East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY3 1SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Dormston SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryQueen Victoria Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY3 1SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY3 1SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMac's Discount & Pound StoreDudley, DY3 1SJWalking directions to Mac's Discount & Pound Store
0 miHadens NewsagentsDudley Street, Dudley, DY3 1SAWalking directions to Hadens Newsagents
0.1 miAsdaHigh Holborn, Sedgley, DY3 1SSWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miIcelandDudley Street, Dudley, DY3 1SBWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miVirk WniesDudley, DY3 1SDWalking directions to Virk Wnies

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY3 1SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shaun Roger Keasey

Sedgley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sonia Kumar

Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyDudleyE14001204
WardSedgleyE05015921
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sedgley EastE02002001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 002AE01009773
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY3 1SJ

Is DY3 1SJ (Sedgley East) safe?

The area around DY3 1SJ records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DY3 1SJ?

The median sale price around DY3 1SJ in Sedgley East is £249,950 (about £271 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY3 1SJ?

There are 9 schools close to DY3 1SJ, including The Dormston School (Good), St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Queen Victoria Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY3 1SJ?

DY3 1SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY3 1SJ (Sedgley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY3 1SJ is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Roger Keasey (Reform UK).