DY2 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Copse Road, 0.5km from Dudley Wood in Dudley. Administratively it sits within Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews ward and the Dudley South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 0AN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 5.8% 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00049951 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPSE ROAD, DY2 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPSE ROAD, DY2 0AN.
325
35
£ 33,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 0AN 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
DY2 0AN has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0AN. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
17 sales · Mean £ 178,494
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0AN has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Dudley Wood Primary School
Netherton CofE Primary School
Netherbrook Primary School
Northfield Road Primary School
Quarry Bank Primary School
The Link Academy
Corngreaves Academy
Netherton Park Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.3 km
- Best Price Mini Supermarket0.3 km
- Deu News Newsagents1.0 km
- G & S News0.7 km
- Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Dudley Water Sports Centre0.1 km
- Saltwells Inn0.5 km
- The Victoria Inn0.8 km
- Netherton Cricket Ground0.9 km
- The Woodman0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Sam's Superstore0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Netherton Tasty Bites0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Primrose Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.4 km
- Old Hill2.8 km
- Dudley2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20AN · Data under Open Government Licence