Town Pop. 60,125

Living in Dudley (Dudley): Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dudley (Dudley) is 68/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 31/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the B64 postcode district. That is 18 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (94) and transport (87). Wider context for the surrounding area: B64 postcode district.

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Dudley (Dudley) scores 68 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 3,887 crimes

↑ 94% above national average

Shoplifting 790 crimes

↑ 68% above national average

Vehicle crime 689 crimes

↑ 140% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 687 crimes

↑ 68% above national average

Public order 502 crimes

↑ 28% above national average

other 1,987 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Hospital 345 crimes
2 Shopping Area 237 crimes
3 Petrol Station 228 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 13.3 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³

Green Space 83

Parks Ample 70

Sports Pitches Ample 26

Allotments Ample 10

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Ample 8

Playgrounds Ample 34

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 48 in area · 60 within 4km

2Outstanding33Good5Requires Improvement8Ungraded

Blowers Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Netherton Park Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Beacon Hill AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Beechwood Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Bishop Milner Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Bramford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Brickhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Brockmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Cherry Tree Learning CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2024
Good
Corngreaves AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospitalin area

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital4.7 mi

New Cross Hospital4.9 mi

Hospital waitsThe Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.1%

A&E seen within 4 hrs84.8%

13 GP surgeries in area 26 within 4km best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity2,134 patients per GP

10dentists12pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)87.7%

available across Dudley

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,207 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.1%Unemployed4.8%Retired18.6%Student5.1%Other inactive17.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial26.2%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary41%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications27.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%

Home ownership54.9%

Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Dudley · 2026-27

A £1,430

B £1,668

C £1,907

D £2,145

E £2,622

F £3,098

G £3,575

H £4,290

Energy West Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Tipton 2.2 mi

Cradley Heath 2.3 mi

Dudley Port 2.3 mi

J2 M5 3 mi

J2 M5 3.2 mi

J3 M5 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 44

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 55

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 56

Retail Shopping Ample 351

Takeaways Ample 48

Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£200,000	233
Detached	£320,000	37
Semi-detached	£216,000	99
Terraced	£185,000	76
Flat / Maisonette	£122,500	21

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley (Dudley) a nice place to live?

Yes, Dudley (Dudley) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Dudley (Dudley) is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dudley (Dudley)?

Dudley (Dudley) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 31/100. There were 8,542 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dudley (Dudley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Dudley (Dudley) are Blowers Green Primary School and Netherton Park Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 48 rated schools in Dudley (Dudley) in total.

What are house prices like in Dudley (Dudley)?

The current median house price in Dudley (Dudley) is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £216,000, terraced £185,000, flat £122,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 233 sales recorded in the past 12 months.