Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

SALTWELLS ROAD, DY2 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTWELLS ROAD, DY2 0BN.

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Population

541

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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6/10
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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.

home £206,550 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.5 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.0 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils1.0 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.4 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils1.5 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Sam's Superstore0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • La Brunch0.9 km
fastfood

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