Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

LADYWOOD CLOSE, DY5 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADYWOOD CLOSE, DY5 1DJ.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY5 1DJ 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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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY5 1DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 65.6% year-on-year.

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

DY5 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ladywood Close, 0.2km from Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For families considering a move, DY5 1DJ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 65.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00049900 (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 DY5 1DJ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 218,000

2 sales · Mean £ 218,000

Flat

£ 67,500

2 sales · Mean £ 67,500

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

Crime around DY5 1DJ is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Shoplifting72
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils0.6 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good194 pupils0.7 km
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Brierley Hill Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Withymoor Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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Thorns Collegiate Academy

Inadequate878 pupils1.2 km
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Thorns Primary School

Requires Improvement189 pupils1.4 km
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The Old Park School

Outstanding153 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Hawthorne & Walker Butchers0.5 km
  • New St News, Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Quickstop0.7 km
  • Argos Extra0.8 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Costa (Next)0.9 km
  • Gather and Gather by CH&CO, Primark Disney Café, Primark0.7 km
  • Gloria Jean's Coffees Merryhill0.8 km
  • Saucy Sausage0.4 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • News2U, Lower Mall0.7 km
  • B&M Homestores0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Groves0.5 km
  • Batch'd0.7 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Burrito Kitchen0.7 km
  • China Town0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Corn Exchange Public House0.8 km
  • Abraham Darby0.7 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.6 km
  • Quarry Bank Social Club0.6 km
  • The Church Tavern0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.3 km
  • Lye2.0 km
  • Stourbridge Town3.4 km