DY2 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawnwood Road, 0.3km 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 0BS 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: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00049959 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWNWOOD ROAD, DY2 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWNWOOD ROAD, DY2 0BS.
320
36
£ 33,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 0BS 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
With 51% social renting, DY2 0BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0BS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
4 sales · Mean £ 131,500
Flat
£ 65,000
1 sales · Mean £ 65,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0BS 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.
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
9 nearby- The Woodman0.1 km
- Dudley Water Sports Centre0.5 km
- Saltwells Inn0.8 km
- Elephant and Castle0.6 km
- Ella's Bar1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Eastern Nights Restaurant1.0 km
- La Brunch0.8 km
- Primrose Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ivan's Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Sizzling Balti0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken1.0 km
- Netherton Tasty Bites0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.1 km
- Best Price Mini Supermarket0.1 km
- CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd1.0 km
- G & S News0.3 km
- Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sam's Superstore1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.3 km
- Old Hill2.4 km
- Dudley3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20BS · Data under Open Government Licence