Postcode DY2 0LX is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton & Holly Hall 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 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Golden Hillock Playing Field.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from DY2 0LX.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells near DY2 0LX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Golden Hillock Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Golden Hillock Playing Field |
| 0.5 mi | Purlin Wharf Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Purlin Wharf Pocket Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Netherton & Holly Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £372,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £273,750 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £209,500 | £251 |
| Terraced | 45 | £185,000 | £245 |
| Flats | 12 | £108,500 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226,000 | £97,000 | £122,000 | £101,000 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £91,000 | £130,000 | £108,750 |
| 2018 | £147,000 | £98,000 | £135,000 | £108,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £97,250 | £134,000 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £101,500 | £148,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £242,500 | £109,000 | £162,500 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £89,750 | £177,500 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £287,500 | £126,500 | £197,500 | £163,750 |
| 2024 | £232,500 | £128,250 | £205,500 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £257,500 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £268,250 | £105,000 | £215,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £155 | £138 | £119 |
| 2017 | £192 | £137 | £146 | £127 |
| 2018 | £181 | £155 | £163 | £127 |
| 2019 | £185 | £163 | £155 | £135 |
| 2020 | £204 | £140 | £168 | £167 |
| 2021 | £242 | £172 | £174 | £161 |
| 2022 | £242 | £209 | £210 | £180 |
| 2023 | £258 | £193 | £237 | £199 |
| 2024 | £281 | £214 | £245 | £193 |
| 2025 | £263 | £172 | £241 | £220 |
| 2026 | £298 | £190 | £249 | £240 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY2 0LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 6, Festival Court, St Johns Street, Dudley, DY2 0RA | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 16, St Johns Street, Dudley, DY2 0PW | Flats | Leasehold | £92,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9, Castleton Street, Dudley, DY2 0LU | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 18, Meeting Street, Dudley, DY2 0LT | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 29, Meeting Street, Dudley, DY2 0LT | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the DY2 0LX postcode area, located within Dudley Wood & Saltwells, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 0LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Netherton Shopping Stores | St Johns Street, Dudley, DY2 0RA | Walking directions to Netherton Shopping Stores |
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | 93-95 Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9PY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Yew Tree Stores | Marriott Road, Dudley, DY2 0LL | Walking directions to Yew Tree Stores |
| 0.2 mi | K.K.A. News & Food | Dudley, DY2 9BP | Walking directions to K.K.A. News & Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier (Cinder Bank Stores) | Dudley, DY2 9BP | Walking directions to Premier (Cinder Bank 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 0LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Thompson
Netherton & Holly Hall - Elected 7 May 2026
Cat Eccles
Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY2 0LX records about 78 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 0LX in Dudley Wood & Saltwells is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to DY2 0LX, including Northfield Road Primary School (Requires improvement), Netherton Park Nursery School (Outstanding) and The Link Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DY2 0LX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,166 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY2 0LX is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Thompson (Reform UK).