Postcode DY3 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Gornal ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Upper Gornal & Ruiton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Gornal & Ruiton is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Coseley located about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wealdstone Drive Open Space.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,825 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Gornal & Ruiton is £36,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY3 2AU.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton near DY3 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coseley located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wealdstone Drive Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Wealdstone Drive Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Summer Lane Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Summer Lane Playing Fields |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Gornal area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £113,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £245,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £208,500 |
10 year median price trend in Gornal
In the DY3 2AU postcode area, located within Upper Gornal & Ruiton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY3 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley, DY1 2RH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Louise Street, Dudley, DY3 2UB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.