Occupation Street, Dudley
House prices, sold prices and local information for DY1 2RF.
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At a glance
31 property sales on Occupation Street, Dudley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £154,333. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £121,931. That is 34% below the Dudley average of £234,629 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 94% terraced, 3% detached, 3% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Occupation Street range from £74,000 to £180,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 152 streets in Dudley with at least two sales in the last year, Occupation Street ranks 143rd for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Occupation Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DY1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 36 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 29 | £121,931 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £133,500 | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £145,000 | 13 Mar 2020 |
Sold prices on Occupation Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 30 Jan 2026 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 12 Dec 2025 | £138,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 4 Dec 2025 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 1 Oct 2025 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 17 Jun 2025 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 29 May 2025 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 16 Jan 2025 | £132,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 4 Oct 2024 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 28 Mar 2024 | £113,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 28 Feb 2024 | £147,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 9 Feb 2024 | £148,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 19 Sep 2023 | £89,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 30 Jun 2023 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 30 Jun 2023 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 11 May 2023 | £101,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 21 Apr 2023 | £138,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 23 Mar 2023 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 16 Feb 2023 | £86,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 7 Oct 2022 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 12 Jul 2022 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 8 Jul 2022 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 22 Apr 2022 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 4 Oct 2021 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 17 Sep 2021 | £126,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 7 Apr 2021 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 13 Mar 2020 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 8 Feb 2019 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 3 Aug 2018 | £133,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 24 Nov 2017 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 2 Oct 2017 | £77,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 20 Sep 2017 | £74,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 8 Sep 2017 | £98,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 17 Aug 2017 | £82,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 24 May 2017 | £107,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 18 Oct 2016 | £93,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Occupation Street DY1 2RF | 2 Jun 2016 | £78,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 32, Occupation Street | £77,500 (Oct 2017) → £115,000 (Feb 2019) → £165,000 (Jun 2023) → £180,000 (Jan 2026) | +132% over 8 yrs |
| 54, Occupation Street | £138,000 (Apr 2023) → £145,000 (Dec 2025) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 60, Occupation Street | £93,500 (Oct 2016) → £170,000 (Oct 2024) | +82% over 8 yrs |
| 43, Occupation Street | £82,500 (Aug 2017) → £112,000 (Oct 2021) → £140,000 (Jun 2023) → £113,500 (Mar 2024) | +38% over 7 yrs |
| 5, Occupation Street | £80,000 (Apr 2022) → £89,000 (Sep 2023) | +11% over 1 yr |
| 15, Occupation Street | £86,000 (Feb 2023) → £101,000 (May 2023) | +17% over under a year |
| 14, Occupation Street | £75,000 (Nov 2017) → £95,000 (Jul 2022) | +27% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Occupation Street
Crime
369 crimes were reported within about a mile of Occupation Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 139 |
| Shoplifting | 44 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 30 |
| Public order | 30 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Burglary | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Occupation Street is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Occupation Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School 703 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| St James Academy 867 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College 798 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Priory Primary School 547 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Priory Park Community School 33 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Milking Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Blowers Green Primary School 245 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wrens Nest Primary School 537 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Tipton station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Dudley Port station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Coseley station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Grange Park (opp, Himley Road) 2 min walk
- The Grange Park (adj, Himley Road) 2 min walk
- The Shrubbery (opposite, Salop Street) 2 min walk
- The Shrubbery (adjacent, Salop Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- St James Medical Practice1
Malthouse Drive, Dudley · 0.1 mi - St James Medical Practice2
Malthouse Drive, Dudley · 0.1 mi - Eve Hill Medical Practice
29-53 Himley Road, Dudley · 0.1 mi - Steppingstones Medical Practice
Stafford Street, Dudley · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Dudley Highland Rd Esso Express · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Russells Hall · 0.5 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Dudley High Street Supermarket · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Dibdale Road West Dudley · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Peak Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Steppingstone Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Dudley Town Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Briars Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- The Gables Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Bhandal Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 953 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,383 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dudley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Occupation Street
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Who lives around Occupation Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 84.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 26.7% | 8.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.1% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 39.9% | 49.3% |
| No religion | 27.8% | 36% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 92.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.2% | 7.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.2% | 25% |
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 23.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.3% | 15% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.3% | 17.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 43.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.7% | 40.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.8% | 28.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.1% | 20.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.3% | 10.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dudley.
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