Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY2 0BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

320

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 0BP 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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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DY2 0BP has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DY2 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Newtown in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 0BP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00049959 (shared with 6 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 0BP. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 0BP has low crime rates — 33 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 offences114
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.2 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.6 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.2 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.3 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Woodman0.0 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.6 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.9 km
  • Elephant and Castle0.5 km
  • Cottage Spring0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Mediterranean Pizza1.0 km
  • Ivan's Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Hooked on Fish0.9 km
  • Al's Diner Limited0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Central Cafe1.0 km
  • Eastern Nights Restaurant0.9 km
  • La Brunch0.7 km
  • Primrose Cafe0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.2 km
  • M E J Hingley & Co.1.0 km
  • Scriven & Thornton Fine Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Gone Bananas1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.2 km
  • Old Hill2.3 km
  • Lye3.1 km