Postcode DY2 0AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dudley Wood & Saltwells area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dudley Wood & Saltwells is £42,620 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Golden Hillock Playing Field.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,025 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dudley Wood & Saltwells is £42,620 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY2 0AJ.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells near DY2 0AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Cradley Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Cradley Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Golden Hillock Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Golden Hillock Playing Field |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £219,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £300,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £218,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 42 | £195,500 | £222 |
| Flats | 3 | £51,000 | £215 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163,000 | £66,000 | £121,975 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £207,000 | £56,300 | £133,950 | £127,000 |
| 2018 | £198,500 | £114,950 | £141,250 | £118,000 |
| 2019 | £233,750 | £53,250 | £140,000 | £142,250 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £48,500 | £145,000 | £132,500 |
| 2021 | £225,000 | £42,000 | £159,250 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £52,500 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £93,000 | £185,000 | £186,250 |
| 2024 | £253,000 | £146,500 | £192,500 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £75,000 | £212,000 | £185,200 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £51,000 | £218,000 | £219,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £117 | £142 | £150 |
| 2017 | £219 | £126 | £159 | £153 |
| 2018 | £203 | £157 | £173 | £142 |
| 2019 | £212 | £133 | £170 | £165 |
| 2020 | £230 | £109 | £176 | £172 |
| 2021 | £229 | £163 | £201 | £183 |
| 2022 | £261 | £141 | £239 | £219 |
| 2023 | £309 | £175 | £236 | £208 |
| 2024 | £264 | £227 | £236 | £234 |
| 2025 | £282 | £134 | £245 | £235 |
| 2026 | £289 | £215 | £259 | £232 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY2 0AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 127, Copse Road, Dudley, DY2 0AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 93, Copse Road, Dudley, DY2 0AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 115, Copse Road, Dudley, DY2 0AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 85, Lea Bank Road, Dudley, DY2 0BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 108, Heath Road, Dudley, DY2 0AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,889 |
In the DY2 0AJ postcode area, located within Dudley Wood & Saltwells, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 0AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 7 till Late | Bush Road, Dudley, DY2 0BH | Walking directions to 7 till Late |
| 0.2 mi | Saltwells Road Post Office | 148 Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 0BL | Walking directions to Saltwells Road Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | G and S Stores | Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 0AA | Walking directions to G and S Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Yew Tree Stores | Marriott Road, Dudley, DY2 0LL | Walking directions to Yew Tree Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 9RR | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY2 0AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Clinton
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Ballinger
Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY2 0AJ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DY2 0AJ in Dudley Wood & Saltwells is £219,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DY2 0AJ, including Dudley Wood Primary School (Requires improvement), Netherton CofE Primary School (Good) and Netherbrook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY2 0AJ is Cradley Heath, about 1,429 m away.
DY2 0AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,025 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering DY2 0AJ is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Clinton (Reform UK).