DY1 in Dudley, West Midlands, occupies the 84th percentile nationally for market trajectory with a score of 56.8/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 4.2% compound annual rate, while rental yields have expanded faster at 5.8% CAGR, suggesting a rental-led market dynamic. Population growth has remained modest at 0.6% over the same period. The district is characterised as being in early-stage gentrification, positioning it between established investment hubs and emerging areas. These metrics indicate active market activity with rental income outpacing capital appreciation, relevant for investors evaluating income versus growth strategies in the broader West Midlands context.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Dudley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Dudley (DY1) common questions
Is Dudley up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Dudley (DY1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 18% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Dudley safe?
Dudley has a safety score of 55/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Dudley?
The average property price in Dudley (DY1) is £231k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Dudley?
The median monthly rent in Dudley (DY1) is £841 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dudley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dudley (DY2), Dudley (DY3), Oldbury (B69), Rowley Regis (B65), Cradley Heath (B64). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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