Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Dudley: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DY1 2SL.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 39 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Milking Bank Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 GP, 1 hospital, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 34 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 20 ha total
- largest park 14.2 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (3.0 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
24shops & libraries
- 21 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative, Spar, Morrisons, Tesco…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Dibdale Road West Dudley — 0.2 mi
In Dudley, 86% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (97% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Dudley, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DY1 2SL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in DY1.
Average sold price by property type across the DY1 district, 2021–2026.
About DY1 2SL
DY1 2SL scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY1 2SL is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,301 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 39 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is Milking Bank Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is RUSSELLS HALL HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
