Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

LANTERN ROAD, DY2 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANTERN ROAD, DY2 0DL.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY2 0DL — age 39, 73% ownership, 22% 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 up 80.1% year-on-year.

home £158,625 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY2 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Lantern Road, 0.0km 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 0DL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 80.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY2 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00171369 (shared with 4 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 0DL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 103,000

9 sales · Mean £ 109,888

Detached

£ 260,000

7 sales · Mean £ 261,000

Semi-Detached

£ 123,475

2 sales · Mean £ 123,475

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

DY2 0DL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences90
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.2 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.8 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils0.9 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.1 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.4 km
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Old Hill Primary School

Good221 pupils1.5 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Johns Home Killed Meat0.8 km
  • G & S News0.5 km
  • Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.4 km
  • Simon's News & Booze0.9 km
  • Cradley Heath Stores0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Bennetts Caribbean0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.9 km
  • Joe's Place0.9 km
  • Ivan's Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Simpson Pizza0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Good Choice0.8 km
  • La Brunch0.6 km
  • Lin's The Big Breakfast0.9 km
  • Central Cafe0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Victoria Inn0.2 km
  • The Cherry Wood Smokehouse0.8 km
  • The Moon Under Water0.7 km
  • The Woodman0.3 km
  • Cottage Spring0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.0 km
  • Old Hill2.3 km
  • Lye2.8 km