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Dudley DY3 1 area guide

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Is Dudley DY3 1 a good place to live?

In Dudley (DY3 1), recorded crime is 34% above the national average, homes sell for around £262,403 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, 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
£262,403
from 121 sales
Population
21,171
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
358.1
per 1,000 · +34% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
1 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Dudley DY3 1

Dudley DY3 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,855 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 DY3 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (33 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 DY3 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 81/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 9,077

Owned 63% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DY3 1.

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Dudley DY3 1: frequently asked questions

Is Dudley DY3 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Dudley DY3 1?

Recorded crime in Dudley DY3 1 runs at 358.1 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dudley DY3 1 safe?

Crime in Dudley DY3 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY3 1 runs at 358.1 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dudley DY3 1?

Homes in Dudley DY3 1 sell for around £262,403 on average, based on 121 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dudley DY3 1 at risk of flooding?

Dudley DY3 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,855 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Dudley DY3 1?

There are 4 schools in Dudley DY3 1 (1 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Dudley DY3 1 a deprived area?

Dudley DY3 1 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).