Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

COPSE ROAD, DY2 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPSE ROAD, DY2 0AJ.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 0AJ 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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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in DY2 0AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 94.3% year-on-year.

home £190,555 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY2 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Copse Road, 0.5km from Dudley Wood in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 0AJ is 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. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 52% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 94.3% year-on-year. 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00049956 (shared with 3 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 0AJ. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

6 sales · Mean £ 159,166

Terraced

£ 135,000

9 sales · Mean £ 154,722

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

DY2 0AJ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime13
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.5 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils0.8 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.9 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.1 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.2 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.3 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza Pizza1.0 km
  • Londis Subway Netherton0.9 km
  • Panny's Plaice Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Pizza Piato1.0 km
  • Pizza Pizza1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Woodman0.4 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.2 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.7 km
  • The Old Swan Ph1.0 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.2 km
  • CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • Hill Store T/A J.V Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Netherton Post Office1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Sam's Superstore0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Primrose Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.5 km
  • Old Hill2.6 km
  • Dudley2.8 km