Postcode report
Is DY1 4PS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DY1 4PS: area rating, property, schools and local change
DY1 4PS is a postcode in Castle & Priory, Dudley, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DY1 4PS, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DY1 4PS are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DY1 4PS is based on Dudley 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,114 residents, 5,808 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 36% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near DY1 4PS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DY1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £203k from 35 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DY1 4PS can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DY1 4PS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DY1 4PS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DY1 4PS
Is DY1 4PS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DY1 4PS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DY1 4PS?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DY1 4PS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DY1 4PS?
LocaleIQ matched DY1 4PS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DY1 4PS?
The latest median sold price is £203k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DY1 4PS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.