DY6 is a postcode district in Dudley, West Midlands, covering 739 active and 270 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DY6 (20%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (17%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes DY6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DY6 are around £258k, down 7.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DY6 at 158 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 47 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 DY6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DY6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY6 postcode area.
28,450
47
£ 42,017 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DY6 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £258k. Property prices are trending down 7.3% 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
Glynne Primary School
Maidensbridge Primary School
Dawley Brook Primary School
Crestwood Park Primary School
Blanford Mere Primary School
Bromley Hills Primary School
Dingle Community Primary School
Summerhill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Premier
- Premier Store & Post Office
- Aston Quality Foods
- B P
- Barnett Lane Stores
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dayz Away Lodge
- The High Acres
- Travelodge Birmingham Kingswinford
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Crestwood
- The Cross Inn
- The High Acres
- The Lenches Bridge
- The Mount Pleasant
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Emerald
- Fanny Adams Sweet & Coffee Shop
- Foundry Road Preschool
- Fuel Cafe
- Hickory's Smokehouse
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi
- Co-Operative Stores
- Heron Foods
- Lidl
- Mid Counties Co-op
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Eagles Diner
- Greggs
- Blue Ginger
- Bromley Lane Fish Bar
- Chicken Street
- + 21 more
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