DY2 9RQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Primrose Hill in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews ward and the Dudley South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 9RQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. 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. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DY2 9RQ are sourced from Output Area E00049777 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY2 9RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY2 9RQ.
317
39
£ 34,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 9RQ 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 42% social renting, DY2 9RQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 9RQ. The average age is 39.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 9RQ has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Northfield Road Primary School
Netherton Park Nursery School
The Link Academy
Netherton CofE Primary School
Netherbrook Primary School
Dudley Wood Primary School
Sledmere Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Smarty's Sandwiches & Cakes0.3 km
- CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd0.2 km
- Essdee Stores0.7 km
- Hill Store T/A J.V Convenience Store0.7 km
- Netherton Post Office0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Netherton Sports and Social Club0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
- White Swan Public House0.8 km
- Cottage Spring1.0 km
- Gate Hangs Well0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bumble Hole Visitor Centre0.9 km
- Paul's Cookshop0.6 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.6 km
- Netherton Cafe0.4 km
- The Arch Tearoom0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Select & Save0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- KKA News & Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.2 km
- Londis Subway Netherton0.1 km
- Panny's Plaice Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Pizza Piato0.3 km
- Pizza Pizza0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Netherton Conservative Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath2.1 km
- Dudley2.3 km
- Old Hill2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DY29RQ · Data under Open Government Licence