DY2 is a postcode district in Dudley, West Midlands, covering 747 active and 230 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DY2 (21%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (20%). A further 19% of the district is made up of a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DY2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DY2 are around £201k, up 5.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DY2 at 327 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DY2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DY2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY2 postcode area.
36,459
39
£ 32,088 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DY2 is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £201k. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Netherton Park Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Dudley Wood Primary School
Netherbrook Primary School
Kates Hill Primary School
Netherton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- One Stop
- Churchill News
- CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd
- Dispharma Chemist
- Dixons Green Service Station
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Bottle & Cork
- Cottage Spring
- Demons Gentlemens Club
- Dubliners Bar & Cafe
- Dudley Water Sports Centre
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- African Caribbean Community Network
- Bumble Hole Visitor Centre
- Castlegate Church
- Champions Church
- Costa
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Aldi
- Aldi
- Asda
- Farmfoods
- Iceland
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Canton Delight
- Crispy Cod
- Darby End Fish and Chips
- Eat Wise
- FA FA Chinese Takeaway
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Netherton Conservative Club
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