House prices in Dudley
The median price paid for a home in Dudley was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,192 sales. House prices in Dudley did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 21.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Dudley was 4% lower than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Dudley was £858 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Dudley had 7.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Dudley stands out
- Dudley has the 13th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 97.2%.
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Dudley had the 18th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+21.8%).
House prices in Dudley
The median price paid in Dudley was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,192 sales, or £2,903 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £355,000 | 685 | £3,457 | +2.9% | +16.0% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £237,500 | 1,427 | £2,901 | +1.1% | +25.0% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £206,000 | 789 | £2,699 | +5.1% | +26.4% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £129,950 | 291 | £2,294 | +4.0% | +18.1% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley | £235,000 | 0.0% | +21.8% | £2,903 | +0.1% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Dudley sold for a median £2,903 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 2% lower than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Dudley has the 107th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Broadband and mobile in Dudley
97.2% of premises in Dudley can get gigabit broadband and 99.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 89.7% can get full fibre, and 0.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 13th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
95.3% of premises in Dudley get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in Dudley
The average private rent in Dudley was £858 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Dudley are 31.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Dudley has the 92nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Dudley
2,838 homes were sold in Dudley in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.85 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Dudley were 1.9% up on the year before and 33.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 70th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Dudley
The police recorded 22,871 crimes in Dudley in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Dudley fell 3.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 20.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.56 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.87 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.21 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.55 |
Dudley has the 121st lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 15th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Dudley
Dudley is the 115th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 115th |
| Income | 82nd |
| Employment | 63rd |
| Education and skills | 73rd |
| Health | 100th |
| Crime | 118th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 268th |
| Living environment | 141st |
People moving in and out in Dudley
In the year ending June 2025, 15,106 people moved to Dudley from elsewhere in the UK and 13,439 moved away, a net gain of 1,667 (5.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Sandwell 3,856
- Birmingham 3,094
- Wolverhampton 1,315
Most moved out to
- Sandwell 1,957
- Birmingham 1,581
- Wolverhampton 1,008
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Dudley
How much does a house cost in Dudley?
The median price paid for a home in Dudley was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £355,000; semi-detached £237,500; terraced £206,000; flats £129,950.
Are house prices in Dudley going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Dudley did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 21.8%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Dudley?
The average private rent in Dudley was £858 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £611; 2 bed £782; 3 bed £942; 4+ bed £1,249.
Is Dudley a safe place to live?
Dudley had 7.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 121st lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Dudley?
89.7% of premises in Dudley can get full fibre and 97.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Sandwell 8 km
- Wolverhampton 12 km
- Wyre Forest 15 km
- South Staffordshire 16 km
- Walsall 16 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.