Dudley DY6 area guide
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Is Dudley DY6 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY6), recorded crime is 39% below the national average, homes sell for around £282,178 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 39% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£282,178
Population
37,898
Recorded crime
138.5
Schools
13
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dudley DY6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY6 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (139 of 14,710) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 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 DY6, 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 (78 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DY6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 117/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 16,068
Owned 82% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 10%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DY6.
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Dudley DY6: frequently asked questions
Is Dudley DY6 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY6), recorded crime is 39% below the national average, homes sell for around £282,178 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dudley DY6?
Recorded crime in Dudley DY6 runs at 138.5 per 1,000 properties, 39% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dudley DY6 safe?
Crime in Dudley DY6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY6 runs at 138.5 per 1,000 properties, 39% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dudley DY6?
Homes in Dudley DY6 sell for around £282,178 on average, based on 445 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dudley DY6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY6 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (139 of 14,710) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dudley DY6?
There are 13 schools in Dudley DY6 (9 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dudley DY6 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Dudley DY6, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dudley DY6 a deprived area?
Dudley DY6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).