Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

SALTWELLS ROAD, DY2 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTWELLS ROAD, DY2 0BL.

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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

DY2 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.

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

DY2 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Saltwells Road, 0.4km from Mushroom Green in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 20.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY2 0BL 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 0BL. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

13 sales · Mean £ 134,761

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 144,166

Detached

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 259,000

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

DY2 0BL has low crime rates — 32 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.6 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.0 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils1.1 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils1.5 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good194 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Elephant and Castle1.0 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.4 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.4 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.6 km
  • The Woodman0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • Deu News Newsagents0.8 km
  • G & S News0.7 km
  • Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The 3 A's Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Netherton Tasty Bites0.3 km
  • Tin Sing Takeaway1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sam's Superstore0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.2 km
  • Old Hill2.7 km
  • Lye2.7 km