DY2 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heath Road, 0.4km 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 0AW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00049959 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH ROAD, DY2 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH ROAD, DY2 0AW.
320
36
£ 33,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 0AW 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.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, DY2 0AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0AW. The average age is 35.8. 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
Terraced
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
Semi-Detached
£ 91,000
4 sales · Mean £ 100,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0AW has low crime rates — 36 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
Netherton CofE Primary School
Quarry Bank Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Northfield Road Primary School
The Link Academy
Netherton Park Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Elephant and Castle0.9 km
- Dudley Water Sports Centre0.3 km
- Saltwells Inn0.5 km
- The Victoria Inn0.6 km
- The Woodman0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.2 km
- Best Price Mini Supermarket0.2 km
- Deu News Newsagents0.9 km
- G & S News0.6 km
- Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Sam's Superstore0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- La Brunch1.0 km
- Primrose Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Netherton Tasty Bites0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.2 km
- Old Hill2.6 km
- Lye2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20AW · Data under Open Government Licence