DY1 2ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingswinford Road, 0.2km from Holly Hall in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews ward and the Dudley South constituency.
For families considering a move, DY1 2ES represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k. 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 DY1 2ES are sourced from Output Area E00049801 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWINFORD ROAD, DY1 2ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWINFORD ROAD, DY1 2ES.
379
48
£ 33,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY1 2ES 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
DY1 2ES is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY1 2ES. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 197,500
8 sales · Mean £ 193,250
Terraced
£ 210,000
5 sales · Mean £ 181,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY1 2ES has low crime rates — 36 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
Sutton School
Pegasus Academy
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Russells Hall Primary School
Cherry Tree Learning Centre
Blowers Green Primary School
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)
Milking Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Moms Taste0.4 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Amy's Chinese0.6 km
- Godfather Pizza0.4 km
- New Capital UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Food Store0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Little Adventures Nursery0.2 km
- Dosa Corner0.4 km
- ZabaZaba0.6 km
- Broad Meadow0.6 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.4 km
- Londis Supermarket0.4 km
- Local Express0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Young's Fresh Fruit0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Swan Public House1.0 km
- Club Dudley1.0 km
- The King William0.3 km
- Railway Tavern0.8 km
- The Laurel Tree0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley1.5 km
- Cradley Heath3.9 km
- Tipton4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY12ES · Data under Open Government Licence