Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Dudley: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 16 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DY3 1SN.
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
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 42 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: The Dormston School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
40crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 40 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 32.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
8GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 GP, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NORTHWAY MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 7.2 ha total
- largest park 2.1 ha (0.29 mi away)
Nearest: Cemetery (700 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Iceland, Asda, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Aldi Bilston Street, Sedgley — 0.1 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 DY3 1SN.
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 DY3.
Average sold price by property type across the DY3 district, 2021–2026.
About DY3 1SN
DY3 1SN scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Bilston Street, Sedgley within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY3 1SN is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,978 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 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is The Dormston School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 40 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORTHWAY MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
