Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

COPSE ROAD, DY2 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPSE ROAD, DY2 0AL.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY2 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY2 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Copse Road, 0.5km from Dudley Wood in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 0AL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 11.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DY2 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00049956 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0AL. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 143,000

3 sales · Mean £ 154,333

Semi-Detached

£ 144,500

4 sales · Mean £ 145,987

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY2 0AL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences86
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime10
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.5 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils0.8 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.9 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.0 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.1 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.2 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Smarty's Sandwiches & Cakes1.0 km
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd0.8 km
  • Hill Store T/A J.V Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Select & Save1.0 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Sam's Superstore0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Pizza Pizza0.9 km
  • Londis Subway Netherton0.8 km
  • Panny's Plaice Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Pizza Piato0.9 km
  • Pizza Pizza0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Woodman0.4 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.3 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.8 km
  • The Old Swan Ph0.9 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Netherton Cafe1.0 km
  • The Arch Tearoom1.0 km
  • Netherton Arts Centre1.0 km
  • Primrose Cafe0.6 km
  • Olivers1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.5 km
  • Old Hill2.6 km
  • Dudley2.8 km