Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DUDLEY ROAD, DY5 1HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDLEY ROAD, DY5 1HB.

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Population

494

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY5 1HB 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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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY5 1HB spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 100.0% year-on-year.

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

DY5 1HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dudley Road, 0.2km from Round Oak in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Brierley Hill ward and the Dudley South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY5 1HB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 100.0% 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 DY5 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00181871 (shared with 170 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 DY5 1HB. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian25.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Terraced

£ 124,000

2 sales · Mean £ 124,000

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

Crime around DY5 1HB is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences175
Shoplifting53
Vehicle crime41
Public order38
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Brockmoor Primary School

Good458 pupils0.6 km
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Brierley Hill Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good194 pupils1.1 km
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The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School

Good266 pupils1.3 km
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Withymoor Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km
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Woodside Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement432 pupils1.5 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • The Chuckling Cheese Company0.8 km
  • W H Smith0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.6 km
  • Premier also t/a Cake House0.3 km
  • Fletcher Drinks0.6 km
  • + 55 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Hollywood Bowl0.8 km
  • Essence of India0.3 km
  • Little Devils0.7 km
  • Swirlos0.3 km
  • The Faithful Coffee Lounge0.4 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Sizzled0.8 km
  • Brioche Burger0.6 km
  • Golden Rice Bowl0.1 km
  • Taste from India0.3 km
  • Batch'd0.8 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Old Star Inn0.7 km
  • The Dog & Lamp-post0.0 km
  • The Rose and Crown0.2 km
  • The Three Crowns0.7 km
  • Dr Eamers Distillery Bar0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Waterfront Convenience0.1 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Africa Xpress0.5 km
  • High Street Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Copthorne Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath2.8 km
  • Lye3.0 km
  • Dudley3.3 km