Dudley DY8 area guide
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Is Dudley DY8 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY8), recorded crime is 17% below the national average, homes sell for around £287,621 on average, there are 21 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, 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
£287,621
Population
65,837
Recorded crime
189.2
Schools
21
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dudley DY8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY8 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (389 of 26,859) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 229 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 DY8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (172 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 DY8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 259/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 28,818
Owned 75% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DY8.
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Dudley DY8: frequently asked questions
Is Dudley DY8 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY8), recorded crime is 17% below the national average, homes sell for around £287,621 on average, there are 21 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dudley DY8?
Recorded crime in Dudley DY8 runs at 189.2 per 1,000 properties, 17% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dudley DY8 safe?
Crime in Dudley DY8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY8 runs at 189.2 per 1,000 properties, 17% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dudley DY8?
Homes in Dudley DY8 sell for around £287,621 on average, based on 865 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dudley DY8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY8 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (389 of 26,859) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 229 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dudley DY8?
There are 21 schools in Dudley DY8 (11 primary, 6 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Dudley DY8 a deprived area?
Dudley DY8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).