Postcode DY3 2UD is located in a major urban area, within the Gornal ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lower Gornal & The Straits area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Gornal & The Straits is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Coseley located about 2.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Wealdstone Drive Open Space.
Lower Gornal & The Straits has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Gornal & The Straits has a high crime rate, with approximately 115.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lower Gornal & The Straits is £37,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY3 2UD.
Lower Gornal & The Straits near DY3 2UD 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Guy's Lane Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Guy's Lane Open Space |
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 2UD postcode area, located within Lower Gornal & The Straits, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY3 2UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.