Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HEATH ROAD, DY2 0AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

320

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.5 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils1.0 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.0 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.1 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.3 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.4 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Sam's Superstore0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • La Brunch1.0 km
  • Primrose Cafe1.0 km
fastfood

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