Dudley DY12 area guide
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Is Dudley DY12 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY12), recorded crime is 9% above the national average, homes sell for around £331,211 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 9% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£331,211
Population
20,265
Recorded crime
247.4
Schools
6
Broadband
61%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dudley DY12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY12 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (568 of 9,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 143 are at significant risk.
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 sold price in DY12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DY12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 165/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 54
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 9,146
Owned 76% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DY12.
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Dudley DY12: frequently asked questions
Is Dudley DY12 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY12), recorded crime is 9% above the national average, homes sell for around £331,211 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dudley DY12?
Recorded crime in Dudley DY12 runs at 247.4 per 1,000 properties, 9% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dudley DY12 safe?
Crime in Dudley DY12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY12 runs at 247.4 per 1,000 properties, 9% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dudley DY12?
Homes in Dudley DY12 sell for around £331,211 on average, based on 159 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dudley DY12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY12 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (568 of 9,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 143 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dudley DY12?
There are 6 schools in Dudley DY12 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dudley DY12 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Dudley DY12, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dudley DY12 a deprived area?
Dudley DY12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).