Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

ASHFIELD CRESCENT, DY2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFIELD CRESCENT, DY2 0BQ.

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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 0BQ 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

DY2 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 64% 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 down 11.3% year-on-year.

home £176,214 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY2 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashfield Crescent, 0.4km 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 0BQ 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.3% 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 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,500

3 sales · Mean £ 190,833

Terraced

£ 145,000

7 sales · Mean £ 140,071

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

DY2 0BQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime13
Burglary11
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 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils1.3 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.3 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cottage Spring0.9 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.7 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.7 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.4 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • La Brunch0.9 km
  • Primrose Cafe0.7 km
  • Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza Pizza1.0 km
  • Londis Subway Netherton0.9 km
  • Panny's Plaice Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Pizza Piato1.0 km
  • Pizza Pizza1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Allans Shopping Centre1.0 km
  • Bains Wines1.0 km
  • Jhoots Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Spar Supermarket1.0 km
  • G & S News0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Sam's Superstore0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.4 km
  • Old Hill2.5 km
  • Dudley2.9 km