Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

BEECHWOOD ROAD, DY2 7QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD ROAD, DY2 7QA.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 7QA 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in DY2 7QA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 7QA is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.1% 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 7QA are sourced from Output Area E00050025 (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 7QA. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.2%
Asian / British Asian44.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 115,500

4 sales · Mean £ 119,500

Terraced

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

Crime around DY2 7QA is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences213
Criminal damage and arson51
Public order49
Vehicle crime46
Shoplifting41

school Local Schools

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Beechwood Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.2 km
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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Tividale Hall Primary School

Good448 pupils0.9 km
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Burnt Tree Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Good449 pupils1.2 km
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St James Academy

Requires Improvement761 pupils1.4 km
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Sledmere Primary School

Inadequate660 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Churchill News0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Wilko0.9 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Bush Inn1.0 km
  • The Court House0.9 km
  • Tivi Ale Micro Bar0.9 km
  • Casino 360.6 km
  • Guestys Grub @ The Old Priory0.9 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Charlton House Bar/Restaurant0.9 km
  • D-Cube Restobar0.9 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Ice 'n' Cream0.7 km
  • Nanny Edna's Hot Pork Cob Shop0.7 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Kates Hill Superstore0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Chaiiwala1.0 km
  • Chicken Hut0.8 km
  • Top UKs Fried Chicken Pizza1.0 km
  • Bobby's Burgers0.9 km
  • Mughal Gardens0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Village Urban Resort0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Quality Hotel0.2 km
  • Superior Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley1.4 km
  • Dudley Port2.0 km
  • Tipton2.1 km