Postcode sector · DY8 3

Dudley DY8 3 area guide

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Is Dudley DY8 3 a good place to live?

In Dudley (DY8 3), recorded crime is 48% below the national average, homes sell for around £303,116 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).

A Safetycrime 48% below average
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
£303,116
from 186 sales
Population
19,045
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
139.3
per 1,000 · -48% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Dudley DY8 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY8 3 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (10 of 6,212) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 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 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 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 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 40/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 48
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 8,611

Owned 76% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DY8 3.

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Dudley DY8 3: frequently asked questions

Is Dudley DY8 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Dudley DY8 3?

Recorded crime in Dudley DY8 3 runs at 139.3 per 1,000 properties, 48% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dudley DY8 3 safe?

Crime in Dudley DY8 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY8 3 runs at 139.3 per 1,000 properties, 48% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dudley DY8 3?

Homes in Dudley DY8 3 sell for around £303,116 on average, based on 186 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dudley DY8 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY8 3 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (10 of 6,212) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Dudley DY8 3?

There are 3 schools in Dudley DY8 3 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Dudley DY8 3 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Dudley DY8 3, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Dudley DY8 3 a deprived area?

Dudley DY8 3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).