Living in DY6, Dudley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DY6 in Dudley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dudley: £230,781, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around DY6
88 recorded home sales on the streets around central DY6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £36,500 to £497,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 27 LARCH HOUSE, 241 HIGH STREET, DY6 8BF | flat-maisonette | £57,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| APARTMENT 59 LARCH HOUSE, 241 HIGH STREET, DY6 8BF | flat-maisonette | £57,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 35 ROWAN RISE, DY6 8EE | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 4 STANDHILLS ROAD, DY6 8DN | terraced | £211,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| APARTMENT 52 LARCH HOUSE, 241 HIGH STREET, DY6 8BF | flat-maisonette | £36,500 | 2026-04-23 |
| 3 ORCHARD COURT, DY6 8AH | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
41 schools within 3 miles , of which 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley Brook Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Glynne Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Crestwood Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Maidensbridge Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
29 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
101 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DY6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dudley's figures.
Common questions about DY6
What is the average house price in DY6?
The average sold price in Dudley is £230,781 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DY6?
Prices in Dudley are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DY6?
The median of 88 recorded sales around central DY6 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £36,500 to £497,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DY6?
41 schools sit within 3 miles of central DY6, and 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DY6?
101 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DY6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DY6 at risk of flooding?
Central DY6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DY6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 81% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £240,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 101 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DY6 safe?
101 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DY6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DY6 or DY5, DY6 or DY3, DY6 or DY8.
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