Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY2 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY2 0AY.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 0AY 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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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in DY2 0AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DY2 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Dudley Wood in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 0AY 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. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% 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. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00049957 (shared with 4 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 0AY. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 0AY 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime13
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.4 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.9 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils0.9 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.1 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.3 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.3 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • La Brunch1.0 km
  • Primrose Cafe0.7 km
  • Salvation Army Coffee Shop1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Woodman0.3 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.3 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.7 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.8 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.1 km
  • CJ Higgins Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • G & S News0.5 km
  • Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Londis Subway Netherton1.0 km
  • Netherton Tasty Bites0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.4 km
  • Old Hill2.6 km
  • Dudley2.9 km