Postcode DY2 0AX 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 high crime levels, with around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Golden Hillock Playing Field.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.1% 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 0AX.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells near DY2 0AX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Cradley Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Cradley Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Golden Hillock Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Golden Hillock Playing Field |
| 0.4 mi | Bowling Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Bowling Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Netherbrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Netherbrook Park |
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY2 0AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 4, Lawnwood Road, Dudley, DY2 0BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £202,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 25, Ashfield Crescent, Dudley, DY2 0BG | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 108, Heath Road, Dudley, DY2 0AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,889 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 3, Stoney Lane, Dudley, DY2 0AD | Terraced | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 19, Spring Meadow Road, Dudley, DY2 0DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the DY2 0AX postcode area, located within Dudley Wood & Saltwells, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 0AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 7 till Late | Bush Road, Dudley, DY2 0BH | Walking directions to 7 till Late |
| 0.1 mi | G and S Stores | Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 0AA | Walking directions to G and S Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Saltwells Road Post Office | 148 Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 0BL | Walking directions to Saltwells Road Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 9RR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Yew Tree Stores | Marriott Road, Dudley, DY2 0LL | Walking directions to Yew Tree Stores |
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 0AX, 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 0AX records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0AX 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 11 schools close to DY2 0AX, including Dudley Wood Primary School (Requires improvement), Netherbrook Primary School (Good) and Netherton CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY2 0AX is Cradley Heath, about 1,287 m away.
DY2 0AX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,315 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 0AX is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Clinton (Reform UK).