Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY2 8HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY2 8HE.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY2 8HE 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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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DY2 8HE is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DY2 8HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Baptist End in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within St Thomas's ward and the Dudley North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY2 8HE 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8HE are sourced from Output Area E00050019 (shared with 8 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 8HE. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.5%
Asian / British Asian34.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

DY2 8HE has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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 offences109
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime17
Shoplifting16
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Sledmere Primary School

Inadequate660 pupils0.1 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.6 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils0.9 km
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The Link Academy

Good931 pupils0.9 km
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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Blowers Green Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils1.1 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Smarty's Sandwiches & Cakes0.9 km
  • Standard Plus Butchers0.6 km
  • Allans Shopping Centre0.9 km
  • Bains Wines0.9 km
  • Jhoots Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hope Tavern Bar and Grill0.6 km
  • Netherton Sports and Social Club0.8 km
  • White Swan Public House0.5 km
  • The Bush Inn0.6 km
  • The Old Swan Ph0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Eat Wise0.6 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Pizza Pizza1.0 km
  • The Castle Fryer0.9 km
  • Canton Delight0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Paul's Cookshop0.7 km
  • The Sandwich Shop0.7 km
  • Champions Church0.7 km
  • Netherton Arts Centre0.9 km
  • Netherton Cafe0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • KKA News & Food0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Netherton Conservative Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley1.3 km
  • Cradley Heath3.3 km
  • Old Hill3.4 km