Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

UPLANDS ROAD, DY2 8BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPLANDS ROAD, DY2 8BB.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Sledmere Primary School

Inadequate660 pupils0.8 km
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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Tividale Hall Primary School

Good448 pupils1.1 km
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Oakham Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.1 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.3 km
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Beechwood Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.3 km
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Springfield Primary School

Requires Improvement463 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co op Midland0.7 km
local_bar

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