Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

CRADLEY PARK ROAD, DY2 9SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRADLEY PARK ROAD, DY2 9SR.

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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 9SR 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

DY2 9SR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 27.3% year-on-year.

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

DY2 9SR is a safe, established residential area on Cradley Park Road, 0.2km from Newtown in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For families considering a move, DY2 9SR represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY2 9SR 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 9SR. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 136,000

16 sales · Mean £ 148,625

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

DY2 9SR has low crime rates — 23 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 offences72
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.2 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.4 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Old Hill Primary School

Good221 pupils1.1 km
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Ormiston Forge Academy

Good1654 pupils1.4 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.4 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Woodman0.3 km
  • Cottage Spring0.5 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.6 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.4 km
  • The Cherry Wood Smokehouse0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Caribbe@n Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • Good Choice0.8 km
  • The Taypot0.9 km
  • La Brunch0.4 km
  • Lab-E-Shiree Curry House & Sweets Ltd1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Mediterranean Pizza0.8 km
  • Santa Fey0.9 km
  • Dada’s Jerk Centre0.9 km
  • Sizzling Balti0.5 km
  • The Spice King0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Cradley Heath Stores0.7 km
  • G & S News0.3 km
  • Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.8 km
  • Simon's News & Booze0.9 km
  • Asqa Off Licence1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.1 km
  • Old Hill1.9 km
  • Lye3.1 km