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Dudley DY5 3 area guide

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Is Dudley DY5 3 a good place to live?

In Dudley (DY5 3), recorded crime is 52% above the national average, homes sell for around £206,820 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, 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
£206,820
from 174 sales
Population
26,604
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
405.6
per 1,000 · +52% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
Low
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Dudley DY5 3

Dudley DY5 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,904 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 DY5 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 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 DY5 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 93/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 11,513

Owned 57% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DY5 3.

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Dudley DY5 3: frequently asked questions

Is Dudley DY5 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Dudley DY5 3?

Recorded crime in Dudley DY5 3 runs at 405.6 per 1,000 properties, 52% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dudley DY5 3 safe?

Crime in Dudley DY5 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY5 3 runs at 405.6 per 1,000 properties, 52% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dudley DY5 3?

Homes in Dudley DY5 3 sell for around £206,820 on average, based on 174 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dudley DY5 3 at risk of flooding?

Dudley DY5 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,904 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Dudley DY5 3?

There are 2 schools in Dudley DY5 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Dudley DY5 3 a deprived area?

Dudley DY5 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).