Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HEATH ROAD, DY2 0AX House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

293

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

work
Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: DY2 0AX 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.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

DY2 0AX 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 5.4% year-on-year.

home £163,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY2 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heath Road, 0.3km 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 0AX 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 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% 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 £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.4% 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00049938 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0AX. 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%
lightbulb

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

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 140,600

Terraced

£ 165,000

2 sales · Mean £ 165,000

Flat

£ 87,000

1 sales · Mean £ 87,000

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

DY2 0AX 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.

Violence and sexual offences115
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary10

school Local Schools

P

Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.3 km
P

Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.7 km
P

Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.0 km
P

Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
P

Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.2 km
P

Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
S

The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.3 km
A

Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Woodman0.1 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.5 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.8 km
  • Elephant and Castle0.6 km
  • Ella's Bar0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • La Brunch0.8 km
  • Primrose Cafe0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.2 km
  • CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • G & S News0.3 km
  • Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sam's Superstore1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.9 km
  • Sizzling Balti1.0 km
  • Netherton Tasty Bites0.2 km
  • Londis Subway Netherton0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.3 km
  • Old Hill2.4 km
  • Dudley3.0 km