DY3 (Dudley) demonstrates rental growth outpacing capital appreciation, with five-year rental CAGR of 7.4% against price CAGR of 4.7%. Population expanded 1.3% over the same period. The district occupies the 99th percentile nationally for its trajectory score (67.1/100), positioned in pre-cursor gentrification stage. This divergence between rental and capital growth suggests yield-focused investment characteristics, though modest population expansion constrains broader demand drivers. Market fundamentals indicate emerging infrastructure or economic catalysts attracting tenant demand without yet translating to commensurate property value escalation.
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- 1Property prices up 4.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Dudley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 66/100, driven mainly by safety.
7 planning applications submitted in DY3 over the last six months.
- Two storey side extension, single storey front extension, new open porch and external alterations.Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single-storey front extension with internal reconfiguration, external alterations and revised openings to the front, rear and side elevations, and installation of a first-floor Juliet balcony to the rearMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Himley Village And Parkland Conservation Area: T1, Willow - remove overhanging branch T2, Willow - repollard T3, Hazel - dismantle and remove T4, Sycamore - repollard T6, Elder - dismantle and remove T7, Willow - repollard T8, Sycamore - dismantle and removeMar 2026 · Unknown
Dudley (DY3) common questions
Is Dudley up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Dudley (DY3) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 66/100 (Strong), in the top 1% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Dudley safe?
Dudley has a safety score of 52/100 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 (DY3) is £262k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Dudley?
The median monthly rent in Dudley (DY3) is £898 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dudley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dudley (DY1), Wolverhampton (WV4), Dudley (DY2), Wolverhampton (WV2), Wolverhampton (WV3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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