Area Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY2 postcode area.

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Population

36,459

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,088 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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.

home £201,069 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5349
Criminal damage and arson1009
Vehicle crime839
Public order810
Anti-social behaviour787

school Local Schools

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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils
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Beechwood Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils
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Woodside Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement432 pupils
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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils
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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • One Stop
  • Churchill News
  • CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd
  • Dispharma Chemist
  • Dixons Green Service Station
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Netherton Conservative Club
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Bottle & Cork
  • Cottage Spring
  • Demons Gentlemens Club
  • Dubliners Bar & Cafe
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Canton Delight
  • Crispy Cod
  • Darby End Fish and Chips
  • Eat Wise
  • FA FA Chinese Takeaway
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Turners Bar & Grill
  • Deja Brew at Cousins
  • Nanny Edna's Hot Pork Cob Shop
  • DMC Motorcycles
  • Dubai Coffee
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Farmfoods
  • Iceland
  • + 8 more