Postcode sector · DY1 3

Dudley DY1 3 area guide

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Is Dudley DY1 3 a good place to live?

In Dudley (DY1 3), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £208,183 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£208,183
from 121 sales
Population
25,454
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
288.4
per 1,000 · +8% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
1 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
98%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Dudley DY1 3

Dudley DY1 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,946 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in DY1 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in DY1 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 79/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 36
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 35%
Households: 10,025

Owned 53% · Social rent 29% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DY1 3.

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Dudley DY1 3: frequently asked questions

Is Dudley DY1 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Dudley DY1 3?

Recorded crime in Dudley DY1 3 runs at 288.4 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dudley DY1 3 safe?

Crime in Dudley DY1 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY1 3 runs at 288.4 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dudley DY1 3?

Homes in Dudley DY1 3 sell for around £208,183 on average, based on 121 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dudley DY1 3 at risk of flooding?

Dudley DY1 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,946 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Dudley DY1 3?

There are 6 schools in Dudley DY1 3 (1 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Dudley DY1 3 a deprived area?

Dudley DY1 3 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).