Postcode sector · DY8 4

Dudley DY8 4 area guide

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Is Dudley DY8 4 a good place to live?

In Dudley (DY8 4), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £281,414 on average, there are 3 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 6/10, 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
£281,414
from 289 sales
Population
21,950
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
151.5
per 1,000 · -43% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Dudley DY8 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY8 4 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (255 of 7,328) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 153 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 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (55 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 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 50/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 10,006

Owned 69% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DY8 4.

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Dudley DY8 4: frequently asked questions

Is Dudley DY8 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Dudley DY8 4?

Recorded crime in Dudley DY8 4 runs at 151.5 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dudley DY8 4 safe?

Crime in Dudley DY8 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY8 4 runs at 151.5 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dudley DY8 4?

Homes in Dudley DY8 4 sell for around £281,414 on average, based on 289 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dudley DY8 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY8 4 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (255 of 7,328) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 153 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Dudley DY8 4?

There are 3 schools in Dudley DY8 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Dudley DY8 4 a deprived area?

Dudley DY8 4 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).