Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

EAST STREET, DY2 7HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, DY2 7HG.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 7HG 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY2 7HG has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £203,125 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY2 7HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East Street, 0.3km from Kate's Hill in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within St Thomas's ward and the Dudley North constituency.

For families considering a move, DY2 7HG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.

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 £203k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY2 7HG are sourced from Output Area E00050051 (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 7HG. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.7%
Asian / British Asian42.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,666

Terraced

£ 161,250

2 sales · Mean £ 161,250

Semi-Detached

£ 158,500

1 sales · Mean £ 158,500

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

DY2 7HG has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences129
Vehicle crime24
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order12
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.6 km
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Beechwood Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Sledmere Primary School

Inadequate660 pupils0.9 km
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Tividale Hall Primary School

Good448 pupils1.0 km
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Blowers Green Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils1.4 km
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Burnt Tree Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km
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St James Academy

Requires Improvement761 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Churchill News0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Wilko0.9 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Bush Inn0.4 km
  • The Court House1.0 km
  • The Full Moon1.0 km
  • Tivi Ale Micro Bar1.0 km
  • Casino 360.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • D-Cube Restobar0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Nanny Edna's Hot Pork Cob Shop0.8 km
  • Bella Italia Dudley0.9 km
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Kates Hill Superstore0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chaiiwala1.0 km
  • Chicken Hut1.0 km
  • Bobby's Burgers1.0 km
  • Mughal Gardens1.0 km
  • Pars Pizza & Kebab House1.0 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Village Urban Resort0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Quality Hotel0.7 km
  • Superior Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley1.3 km
  • Dudley Port2.5 km
  • Tipton2.7 km