DY2 8BB is a safe, established residential area on Uplands Road, 0.2km from Tansley Hill in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within St Thomas's ward and the Dudley North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 8BB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY2 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00050034 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPLANDS ROAD, DY2 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPLANDS ROAD, DY2 8BB.
367
34
£ 37,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY2 8BB 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.
Area Character
DY2 8BB has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY2 8BB. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
2 sales · Mean £ 163,000
Terraced
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY2 8BB has low crime rates — 21 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
Sledmere Primary School
Kates Hill Primary School
Tividale Hall Primary School
Oakham Primary School
Netherton Park Nursery School
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Springfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Eat Wise0.3 km
- China Kitchen0.9 km
- Edmund and Tenzing Bar and Grill0.7 km
- Henry's Kitchen0.7 km
- The Castle Fryer0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Dispharma Chemist1.0 km
- Malcolm's1.0 km
- ATSA Convenience Store0.9 km
- Dixons Green Service Station0.9 km
- Kumar News0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Plot to Plate Community Cafe & Hub at Jasmine Road Community0.9 km
- Dudley Central Family Centre0.8 km
- Sweet Therapy 10.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co op Midland0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bush Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley1.8 km
- Dudley Port3.0 km
- Old Hill3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY28BB · Data under Open Government Licence