Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

SALTWELLS LANE, DY2 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTWELLS LANE, DY2 0AP.

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Population

541

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY2 0AP spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 65.1% year-on-year.

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

DY2 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Saltwells Lane, 0.4km from Birch Coppice in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For families considering a move, DY2 0AP represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, up 65.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY2 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00049962 (shared with 9 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 0AP. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 247,475

20 sales · Mean £ 252,162

Terraced

£ 177,450

14 sales · Mean £ 177,542

Semi-Detached

£ 184,950

5 sales · Mean £ 187,950

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

DY2 0AP has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.8 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils0.9 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils1.4 km
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Brierley Hill Primary School

Good235 pupils1.5 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Hawthorne & Walker Butchers1.0 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Gather and Gather by CH&CO, Primark Disney Café, Primark1.0 km
  • Saucy Sausage0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Triple Two Coffee0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Sam's Superstore0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Groves0.9 km
  • Take-A-Bite1.0 km
  • Sizzled1.0 km
  • The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Batch'd1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Abraham Darby1.0 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.5 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.1 km
  • Quarry Bank Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Round Oak0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.3 km
  • Lye2.6 km
  • Old Hill2.9 km