Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY2 0GY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

352

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 0GY 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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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in DY2 0GY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

DY2 0GY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Old Dock in Dudley (Dudley). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Dudley North constituency.

The people who live in DY2 0GY are typical of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0GY are sourced from Output Area E00181827 (shared with 121 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 0GY. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.3%
Asian / British Asian49.3%
Black / African / Caribbean17.2%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around DY2 0GY is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences254
Shoplifting68
Other theft47
Public order46
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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St James Academy

Requires Improvement761 pupils0.2 km
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Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)

Requires Improvement642 pupils0.3 km
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Blowers Green Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils0.7 km
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Priory Primary School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.1 km
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Bishop Milner Catholic College

Good862 pupils1.3 km
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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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Beechwood Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • A K Halal Meat Centre0.3 km
  • Best Before Clearance0.5 km
  • Europa Mini Market0.3 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.3 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • + 55 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Demons Gentlemens Club0.5 km
  • Genting Casino0.7 km
  • The Griffin0.4 km
  • The Old Glasshouse0.4 km
  • The Saracens Head0.3 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Arukah Sanctuary0.5 km
  • A Taste of Transilvania0.4 km
  • Cafe Plaza, Queens Cross Network0.6 km
  • Cornerstone Cafe0.4 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Maxisaver0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Al Noor Supermarket0.2 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • China Express0.1 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Urban Griller0.6 km
  • Bobby's Burgers0.4 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley0.4 km
  • Tipton2.6 km
  • Dudley Port3.0 km