Dudley DY4 area guide
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Is Dudley DY4 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY4), recorded crime is 92% above the national average, homes sell for around £230,017 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (7 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 92% above average
- A Schools88% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£230,017
Population
58,547
Recorded crime
438.3
Schools
21
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dudley DY4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY4 is rated high. Around 5.3% of properties (1,148 of 21,648) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 325 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 average (mean) sold price in DY4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (93 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 DY4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 372/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 35%
- Households
- 22,383
Owned 50% · Social rent 33% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DY4.
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Dudley DY4: frequently asked questions
Is Dudley DY4 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY4), recorded crime is 92% above the national average, homes sell for around £230,017 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (7 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dudley DY4?
Recorded crime in Dudley DY4 runs at 438.3 per 1,000 properties, 92% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dudley DY4 safe?
Crime in Dudley DY4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY4 runs at 438.3 per 1,000 properties, 92% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dudley DY4?
Homes in Dudley DY4 sell for around £230,017 on average, based on 555 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dudley DY4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY4 is rated high. Around 5.3% of properties (1,148 of 21,648) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 325 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dudley DY4?
There are 21 schools in Dudley DY4 (14 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dudley DY4 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Dudley DY4, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dudley DY4 a deprived area?
Dudley DY4 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).