Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DUDLEY WOOD ROAD, DY2 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDLEY WOOD ROAD, DY2 0DB.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 0DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY2 0DB spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY2 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Dudley Wood Road, 0.2km from Dudley Wood in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For families considering a move, DY2 0DB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY2 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00049940 (shared with 6 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 0DB. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 154,750

5 sales · Mean £ 134,900

Terraced

£ 150,000

7 sales · Mean £ 150,892

Detached

£ 203,000

2 sales · Mean £ 203,000

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

DY2 0DB 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.0 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.6 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.3 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.3 km
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Old Hill Primary School

Good221 pupils1.4 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Woodman0.2 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.7 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.9 km
  • Elephant and Castle0.4 km
  • The Roost0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Good Choice0.9 km
  • Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Central Cafe0.8 km
  • Eastern Nights Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Crusty Cob1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Mediterranean Pizza0.8 km
  • Santa Fey1.0 km
  • Ivan's Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Simpson Pizza1.0 km
  • Hooked on Fish0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • M E J Hingley & Co.0.8 km
  • Scriven & Thornton Fine Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Cradley Heath Mini Market 1 Ltd0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.1 km
  • Old Hill2.2 km
  • Lye3.0 km