DY2 7QA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beechwood Road, 0.3km from Kates Hill in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within St Thomas's ward and the Dudley North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 7QA is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.1% year-on-year. 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 7QA are sourced from Output Area E00050025 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHWOOD ROAD, DY2 7QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD ROAD, DY2 7QA.
392
32
£ 35,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 7QA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in DY2 7QA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 7QA. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 115,500
4 sales · Mean £ 119,500
Terraced
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY2 7QA is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kates Hill Primary School
Tividale Hall Primary School
Burnt Tree Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School
St James Academy
Sledmere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Churchill News0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Bush Inn1.0 km
- The Court House0.9 km
- Tivi Ale Micro Bar0.9 km
- Casino 360.6 km
- Guestys Grub @ The Old Priory0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Charlton House Bar/Restaurant0.9 km
- D-Cube Restobar0.9 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Ice 'n' Cream0.7 km
- Nanny Edna's Hot Pork Cob Shop0.7 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Kates Hill Superstore0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chaiiwala1.0 km
- Chicken Hut0.8 km
- Top UKs Fried Chicken Pizza1.0 km
- Bobby's Burgers0.9 km
- Mughal Gardens0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Village Urban Resort0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Quality Hotel0.2 km
- Superior Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley1.4 km
- Dudley Port2.0 km
- Tipton2.1 km
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