Postcode DY3 2QW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Gornal & Ruiton is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Coseley located about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Milking Bank Park.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.8% 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 per household in Upper Gornal & Ruiton is £43,331 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY3 2QW.
Upper Gornal & Ruiton near DY3 2QW 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Milking Bank Park | Large | Walking directions to Milking Bank Park |
| 0.1 mi | Wealdstone Drive Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Wealdstone Drive Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Summer Lane Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Summer Lane Playing Fields |
Based on 124 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 | 38 | £339,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £209,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gornal
In the DY3 2QW postcode area, located within Upper Gornal & Ruiton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY3 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley, DY1 2RH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Dibdale Road, Dudley, DY1 2RR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Louise Street, Dudley, DY3 2UB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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: 01/01/2026.