Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Dudley: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 14 km² within half an hour by public transport and more 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 4RL.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 49 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Beechwood Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
35crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 35 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 21)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
17GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 1 hospital, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GUEST HOSPITAL OUTPATIENTS - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)0.2 mi
Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)0.2 mi
Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro)0.3 mi
35 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 2.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Heron, Iceland, Asda…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Dudley Extra — 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 4RL.
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 4RL
DY1 4RL scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Dudley Extra 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY1 4RL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,077 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 8/10).
There are 49 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Beechwood Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 35 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GUEST HOSPITAL OUTPATIENTS - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is GUEST HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
