DY2 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Netherton 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 0AF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 DY2 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00049936 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY2 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY2 0AF.
305
34
£ 33,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, DY2 0AF 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 0AF. The average age is 34.4. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0AF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Netherton CofE Primary School
The Link Academy
Northfield Road Primary School
Netherton Park Nursery School
Sutton School
Pegasus Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bradford Mini Market0.7 km
- The Waterfront Convenience Store1.0 km
- Hill Store T/A J.V Convenience Store0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express1.0 km
- Londis Supermarket1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hartshill Sport And Social Club0.9 km
- Netherton Cricket Ground0.7 km
- Railway Tavern0.5 km
- The Laurel Tree0.8 km
- Waterfront Inn1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ten Steps Coffee Lounge1.0 km
- The Indian Tavern1.0 km
- Waterfront Food & Espresso Bar0.9 km
- Woodside Cafe0.3 km
- Putt Above Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sam's Superstore0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crispy Cod0.7 km
- Montego Bay at Inspire0.8 km
- Shamraz Hussain0.7 km
- Some Like It Hot0.6 km
- Amy's Chinese0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley2.1 km
- Cradley Heath2.6 km
- Lye3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20AF · Data under Open Government Licence