DY3 Postcode District
DY3 is one of 3 Postcode Districts for the Dudley Post town in West Midlands
The DY3 postcode district is located in the DY Dudley postal area, DY3 has a population of 34,909 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 10.49 square miles (27.18 square kilometres or 6,716.20 acres).
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Map of DY3
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District overview
The primary settlement in the DY3 postcode district is Dudley, located in the West Midlands county of England. Other significant settlements include Sedgley and Woodsetton, also in the West Midlands county. The post town for the DY3 postcode district is Dudley.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DY3 1, covers Dudley and Sedgley in West Midlands.
The sector DY3 2, covers Dudley in West Midlands.
The sector DY3 3, covers Dudley in West Midlands.
The sector DY3 4, covers Swindon and Dudley and Himley in Staffordshire.
The post town for this district is DUDLEY.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dudley District (B) (726 postal codes), and finally, the South Staffordshire District area (86 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswinford | 1.89 | S |
| Coseley | 3.63 | ENE |
| Dudley | 3.76 | ESE |
| Brierley Hill | 4.53 | SE |
| Wolverhampton | 4.54 | NNE |
| Bilston | 4.65 | NE |
| Stourbridge | 4.95 | SSE |
| Tipton | 5.56 | ENE |
| Rowley Regis | 5.93 | ESE |
| Willenhall | 6.28 | NE |
| Blackheath | 6.36 | ESE |
| Darlaston | 6.47 | ENE |
| Oldbury | 6.59 | ESE |
| Wednesbury | 6.60 | ENE |
| Halesowen | 6.72 | SE |
| West Bromwich | 7.26 | E |
| Smethwick | 8.80 | ESE |
| Walsall | 9.00 | ENE |
| Bloxwich | 9.39 | NE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,061
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 3 | 235 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 2 | 224 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 179 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 60 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 2 | 48 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 42 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 42 |
| Swindon | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 32 |
| Gornal Wood | DUDLEY | DY3 2 | 23 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 22 |
| Gornal Wood | DUDLEY | DY3 2 | 22 |
| Himley | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 17 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 3 | 14 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 10 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 2 | 10 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 3 | 8 |
| Woodsetton | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 8 |
| Swindon | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 7 |
| Woodsetton | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 7 |
| Lower Gornal | DUDLEY | DY3 2 | 6 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 3 | 6 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 3 | 4 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 4 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 4 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 4 |
| Upper Gornal | DUDLEY | DY3 2 | 3 |
| Lower Gornal | DUDLEY | DY3 2 | 3 |
| Himley | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 3 |
| Woodsetton | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 2 |
| Woodsetton | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 2 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 2 |
| Swindon | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 1 |
| Himley | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 1 |
| DUDLEY | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 1 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 1 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 1 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 4 | 1 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 1 |
| Sedgley | DUDLEY | DY3 1 | 1 |
Street list for DY3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WHITESMITHS CLOSE | 165 |
| PRICES ROAD | 146 |
| PALE STREET | 111 |
| TOWNSEND AVENUE | 111 |
| TOWNSEND AVENUE | 111 |
| BURTON ROAD A459 | 90 |
| THE CLOSE | 88 |
| ABBEY ROAD | 83 |
| STICKLEY LANE | 82 |
| KENT STREET A459 | 80 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2622 |
| Vehicle crime | 655 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 553 |
| Burglary | 415 |
| Public order | 386 |
| Other theft | 347 |
| Shoplifting | 270 |
| Other crime | 155 |
| Drugs | 105 |
| Possession of weapons | 89 |
| Robbery | 67 |
| Theft from the person | 26 |
| Bicycle theft | 14 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | DUDLEY | SEDGLEY | 34 | DY3 1RW | View map |
| LOUISE STREET | DUDLEY | 34 | DY3 2UB | View map | |
| DUDLEY STREET | DUDLEY | SEDGLEY | 31 | DY3 1SA | View map |
| BILSTON STREET | DUDLEY | 22 | DY3 1JB | View map | |
| KENT STREET | DUDLEY | 19 | DY3 2DA | View map | |
| ABBEY ROAD | DUDLEY | GORNAL WOOD | 13 | DY3 2PQ | View map |
| HIGH HOLBORN | DUDLEY | 10 | DY3 1SR | View map | |
| BULL RING | DUDLEY | 8 | DY3 1RU | View map | |
| RUITON STREET | DUDLEY | 8 | DY3 2EH | View map | |
| ALDERWOOD PRECINCT | DUDLEY | 7 | DY3 3QY | View map | |
| ZOAR STREET | DUDLEY | 7 | DY3 2PA | View map | |
| CLARENCE STREET | DUDLEY | 6 | DY3 1UP | View map | |
| THE STRAITS | DUDLEY | 6 | DY3 3BA | View map |
Schools in the district
Beacon Hill Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
High Arcal Drive , Sedgley , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 1BP
Headteacher: Mr Sukhjot Dhami (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Woodsetton School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Tipton Road , Woodsetton , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 1BY
Headteacher: Mr David Stanton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Queen Victoria Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bilston Street , Sedgley , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 1JB
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Rindl (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Dormston School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Mill Bank , Sedgley , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 1SN
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Sutton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The King Alfred School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Lake Street , Lower Gornal , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 2AU
Headteacher: Mrs Charmian Gamble Katy Patla
Ofsted rating: Good
Roberts Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roberts Primary School, Robert Street , Lower Gornal , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 2AZ
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Hunt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ellowes Hall Sports College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 2JH
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Griffiths (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Ellowes Hall Sports College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 2JH
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Rogers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Red Hall Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Zoar Street , Lower Gornal , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 2PA
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Tomlinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Straits Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Longfellow Road , Lower Gornal , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 3EE
Headteacher: Mr Paul Freear (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Alder Coppice Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Northway , Sedgley , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 3PS
Headteacher: Headteacher Peter Mandelstam (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Catholic Lane , Sedgley , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 3UE
Headteacher: Mrs Mandy Grubham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cotwall End Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cotwall End Road , Sedgley , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 3YG
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wombourne Road , Swindon , Dudley
Postcode: DY3 4NB
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Calloway (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kemberton Dental Practice | SUMMER LANE, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2HA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Highview Dental Practice | 1 HIGH HOLBORN, DUDLEY, DY3 1SR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Langland Dental Practice | SEDGLEY HALL AVENUE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3TA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Surgery | 31A BILSTON STREET, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 1JA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Bhandal Dental Practice | 11 THE ARCADE, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2DA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Bhandal Dental Practice | 45 ZOAR STREET, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2PA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Ladies Walk Centre | LADIES WALK, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3UA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tandon Medical Centre | 10 THE ARCADE KENT STREET, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 1UX | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01902 882243 |
| 2 | The Ridgeway Surgery | 175 THE RIDGEWAY, SEDGLEY, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3UH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01902 886500 |
| 3 | Tandon Medical Centre (oram & Partners) | KENT STREET, DUDLEY, DY3 1UX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01215 572027 |
| 4 | Lower Gornal Medical Practice | LOWER GORNAL HEALTH CENTRE, BULL STREET, GORNAL WOOD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2NQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01384 322400 |
| 5 | Woodsetton Medical Centre | 40 BOURNE STREET, WOODSETTON, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 1AF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01902 883346 |
| 6 | Northway Medical Centre | 7-8 ALDERWOOD PRECINCT, SEDGLEY, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3QY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01902 885180 |
| 7 | Bath Street Medical Centre | 73 BATH STREET, SEDGLEY, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 1LS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01902 887870 |
| 8 | Northway Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | 7-8 ALDERWOOD PRECINCT, SEDGLEY, DUDLEY, DY3 3QY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Well | 6 ALDERWOOD PRECINCT, DUDLEY, DY3 3QY | PHARMACY | Call 01902 662979 |
| 2 | Well | 4 THE ARCADE, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2DA | PHARMACY | Call 01902 883018 |
| 3 | J T Egginton Ltd | ABBEY ROAD, GORNAL WOOD, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2PG | PHARMACY | Call 01384 252737 |
| 4 | I-meds Pharmacy | KARTAR FARM, NEW ROAD, SWINDON, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 4PP | PHARMACY | Call 01902 546565 |
| 5 | Woodsetton Pharmacy | 41 BOURNE STREET, WOODSETTON, DUDLEY, DY3 1AF | PHARMACY | Call 01902 882619 |
| 6 | Gornal Wood Pharmacy | 18 ABBEY ROAD, GORNAL WOOD, DUDLEY, DY3 2PG | PHARMACY | Call 01384 255150 |
| 7 | Lloydspharmacy | 175 THE RIDGEWAY, SEDGLEY, DUDLEY, DY3 3UH | PHARMACY | Call 01902 674600 |
| 8 | Sedgley Pharmacy | 24-28 DUDLEY STREET, SEDGLEY, DUDLEY, DY3 1SB | PHARMACY | Call 01902 670984 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R T Knight Opticians | 8 DUDLEY STREET, SEDGLEY, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 1SB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Eyecare Centre Ltd (dudley) | 42 LOUISE STREET, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2UB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Taylor Made Specs | 6 THE ARCADE, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2DA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Sedgley Eyecare | 3 BULL RING, DUDLEY, DY3 1RU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £370,680 | 119 | £353,140 | 113 | £340,923 | 74 | £357,209 | 117 |
| Semi-detached | £238,147 | 177 | £238,332 | 158 | £220,323 | 162 | £231,548 | 193 |
| Terraced | £213,228 | 88 | £196,978 | 94 | £191,043 | 91 | £196,303 | 120 |
| Flats | £124,391 | 29 | £105,918 | 25 | £131,955 | 54 | £145,960 | 52 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.38
Average Driving Distance: 6.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 809
M6 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.36
Average Driving Distance: 7.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 808
M5 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.38
Average Driving Distance: 7.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 596
M6 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.75
Average Driving Distance: 7.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 812
M54 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.67
Average Driving Distance: 8.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 217
M5 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.68
Average Driving Distance: 9.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 214
M54 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.86
Average Driving Distance: 11.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 7
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DY3 1 | Dudley Delivery Office |
| DY3 2 | Dudley Delivery Office |
| DY3 3 | Dudley Delivery Office |
| DY3 4 | Dudley Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | Y | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| D | Y | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DY3 postal code is DUDLEY followed by Sedgley, and Swindon.
The DY3 Postcode shares a border with DY1 (DUDLEY), DY5 (BRIERLEY HILL, Pensnett, Quarry Bank), DY6 (KINGSWINFORD, Wall Heath, Pensnett Trading Estate), DY7 (Kinver, Stourton, Enville), WV14 (BILSTON, Coseley), WV4 (WOLVERHAMPTON, Penn, Lanesfield) and WV5 (Wombourne, Claverley, Seisdon).
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