Postcode DY3 2FB is located in a major urban area, within the Castle & Priory ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Upper Gornal & Ruiton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.9 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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 2FB.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton near DY3 2FB 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 in Castle & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £338,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle & Priory
In the DY3 2FB postcode area, located within Upper Gornal & Ruiton, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY3 2FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Kent Street, Dudley, DY3 2DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley, DY1 2RH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Dibdale Road, Dudley, DY1 2RR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.