DY2 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Saltwells Road, 0.3km from Dudley Wood in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY2 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00049962 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALTWELLS ROAD, DY2 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTWELLS ROAD, DY2 0BN.
541
37
£ 36,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY2 0BN — age 37, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0BN. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
14 sales · Mean £ 163,110
Semi-Detached
£ 132,000
1 sales · Mean £ 132,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0BN has low crime rates — 33 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
Quarry Bank Primary School
Netherbrook Primary School
Netherton CofE Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Northfield Road Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
The Link Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Elephant and Castle0.9 km
- Dudley Water Sports Centre0.4 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 Newsagents0.8 km
- G & S News0.7 km
- Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Sam's Superstore0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- La Brunch0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Netherton Tasty Bites0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.1 km
- Old Hill2.6 km
- Lye2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20BN · Data under Open Government Licence