DY5 is a postcode district in Dudley, West Midlands, covering 943 active and 280 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DY5 (13%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DY5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DY5 are around £236k, up 15.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DY5 at 358 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 41 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 DY5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DY5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY5 postcode area.
42,944
41
£ 36,183 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DY5 is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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 £236k. Property prices are trending up 15.2% 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
Brierley Hill Primary School
Brockmoor Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Thorns Primary School
Peters Hill Primary School
Withymoor Primary School
Hawbush Primary School
Quarry Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Halfords
- One Stop Stores Limited
- Oopsy Daisies
- Poundstretcher
- Premier also t/a Cake House
- + 103 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Copthorne Hotel
- Travelodge
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Burger King
- Café Caroline
- German Doner Kebab
- market Hall Tavern
- Nando's
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Lidl
- Africa Xpress
- Aldi
- Asda
- Asda
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Pizza Plaza
- Batch'd
- Beleaf Juice Bar
- Blakey's Eastern Memories
- Brierley Village
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Abraham Darby
- Black Horse Public House
- Bootons Bar and Grill
- Brickmakers Arms
- Brier Rose Inn
- + 44 more
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