DY2 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 0BP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00049959 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY2 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY2 0BP.
320
36
£ 33,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 0BP 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
DY2 0BP has a significant social housing presence — 51% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0BP. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0BP 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
Netherbrook Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Netherton CofE Primary School
Northfield Road Primary School
Reddal Hill Primary School
Quarry Bank Primary School
The Link Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Woodman0.0 km
- Dudley Water Sports Centre0.6 km
- Saltwells Inn0.9 km
- Elephant and Castle0.5 km
- Cottage Spring0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mediterranean Pizza1.0 km
- Ivan's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Hooked on Fish0.9 km
- Al's Diner Limited0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Central Cafe1.0 km
- Eastern Nights Restaurant0.9 km
- La Brunch0.7 km
- Primrose Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.2 km
- Best Price Mini Supermarket0.2 km
- M E J Hingley & Co.1.0 km
- Scriven & Thornton Fine Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Gone Bananas1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.2 km
- Old Hill2.3 km
- Lye3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20BP · Data under Open Government Licence