Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HEATH ROAD, DY2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH ROAD, DY2 0AU.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /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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Index Insight: DY2 0AU 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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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DY2 0AU has a significant social housing presence — 45% 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 down 48.3% year-on-year.

home £167,722 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY2 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heath Road, 0.3km from Dudley Wood in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 0AU 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. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 48.3% 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00049938 (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 0AU. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 153,000

5 sales · Mean £ 142,177

Terraced

£ 149,500

5 sales · Mean £ 153,900

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

DY2 0AU has low crime rates — 29 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 offences101
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.3 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.8 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.0 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.2 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.3 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.3 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.1 km
  • CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd1.0 km
  • G & S News0.4 km
  • Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.4 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.7 km
  • Elephant and Castle0.7 km
  • The Woodman0.2 km
  • Cottage Spring1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Sam's Superstore0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • La Brunch0.9 km
  • Primrose Cafe0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Netherton Tasty Bites0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.3 km
  • Old Hill2.5 km
  • Dudley3.0 km