Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY5 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY5 1AH.

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Population

494

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY5 1AH 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY5 1AH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DY5 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Hart's Hill in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Brierley Hill ward and the Dudley South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY5 1AH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 DY5 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00181871 (shared with 170 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 DY5 1AH. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian25.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around DY5 1AH is moderate at 81 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 offences100
Vehicle crime41
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Woodside Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.9 km
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Brockmoor Primary School

Good458 pupils1.2 km
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The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School

Good266 pupils1.3 km
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Brierley Hill Primary School

Good235 pupils1.4 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Good348 pupils1.5 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Dog & Lamp-post0.6 km
  • The Rose and Crown0.8 km
  • Dr Eamers Distillery Bar0.5 km
  • The Garrison Micro Pub Ltd0.4 km
  • Bootons Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Essence of India0.9 km
  • Swirlos0.9 km
  • Gourmet Peri Peri Chicken also T/A After 5 Desserts0.9 km
  • Scallywags0.8 km
  • The Brierley Sausage1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waterfront Convenience0.5 km
  • High Street Supermarket1.0 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Eazy Shop1.0 km
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Golden Rice Bowl0.5 km
  • Taste from India1.0 km
  • Moms Taste1.0 km
  • Corner Shak0.9 km
  • Gourmet Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Premier also t/a Cake House0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Next0.9 km
  • Bradford Mini Market0.7 km
  • The Waterfront Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Copthorne Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley2.7 km
  • Cradley Heath3.0 km
  • Lye3.5 km