DY2 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Paint Cup Row, 0.1km from Dudley Wood in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00049963 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PAINT CUP ROW, DY2 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAINT CUP ROW, DY2 0DF.
300
42
£ 33,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DY2 0DF's 69% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0DF. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 158,166
Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0DF has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Dudley Wood Primary School
Netherbrook Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Quarry Bank Primary School
Reddal Hill Primary School
Netherton CofE Primary School
Northfield Road Primary School
Old Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Woodman0.2 km
- Dudley Water Sports Centre0.6 km
- Saltwells Inn0.8 km
- Elephant and Castle0.5 km
- The Roost0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Good Choice0.9 km
- Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Central Cafe0.8 km
- Eastern Nights Restaurant0.8 km
- The Crusty Cob0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Mediterranean Pizza0.8 km
- Santa Fey0.9 km
- Ivan's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Simpson Pizza0.9 km
- Hooked on Fish0.8 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.3 km
- Best Price Mini Supermarket0.3 km
- M E J Hingley & Co.0.8 km
- Scriven & Thornton Fine Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Cradley Heath Mini Market 1 Ltd0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.1 km
- Old Hill2.3 km
- Lye2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20DF · Data under Open Government Licence