DY2 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Lantern Road, 0.0km from Dudley Wood in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, DY2 0DL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 80.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY2 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00171369 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANTERN ROAD, DY2 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANTERN ROAD, DY2 0DL.
350
39
£ 36,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY2 0DL — age 39, 73% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 80.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 0DL. The average age is 39.5. 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
£ 103,000
9 sales · Mean £ 109,888
Detached
£ 260,000
7 sales · Mean £ 261,000
Semi-Detached
£ 123,475
2 sales · Mean £ 123,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 0DL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Old Hill Primary School
Northfield Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Johns Home Killed Meat0.8 km
- G & S News0.5 km
- Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.4 km
- Simon's News & Booze0.9 km
- Cradley Heath Stores0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bennetts Caribbean0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Joe's Place0.9 km
- Ivan's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Simpson Pizza0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Good Choice0.8 km
- La Brunch0.6 km
- Lin's The Big Breakfast0.9 km
- Central Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Victoria Inn0.2 km
- The Cherry Wood Smokehouse0.8 km
- The Moon Under Water0.7 km
- The Woodman0.3 km
- Cottage Spring0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.0 km
- Old Hill2.3 km
- Lye2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY20DL · Data under Open Government Licence