DY2 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Golden Hillock Road, 0.4km from Newtown in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 0AQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00049935 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD, DY2 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD, DY2 0AQ.
354
34
£ 33,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DY2 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0AQ. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 149,600
8 sales · Mean £ 133,931
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0AQ has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Dudley Wood Primary School
Netherbrook Primary School
Northfield Road Primary School
Netherton CofE Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Netherton Park Nursery School
The Link Academy
Reddal Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Cottage Spring0.7 km
- Gate Hangs Well0.8 km
- Waggon and Horses1.0 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- The Woodman0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- La Brunch0.9 km
- Netherton Arts Centre0.9 km
- Primrose Cafe0.4 km
- Netherton Cafe0.9 km
- The Arch Tearoom0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Select & Save0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken1.0 km
- Netherton Tasty Bites0.5 km
- Canton Delight0.8 km
- Londis Subway Netherton0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Smarty's Sandwiches & Cakes0.8 km
- G & S News0.2 km
- Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.8 km
- Yew Tree Stores0.5 km
- Allans Shopping Centre0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.6 km
- Old Hill2.3 km
- Dudley2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20AQ · Data under Open Government Licence