Postcode DY2 9JW 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 Netherton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Netherton is £40,561 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Purlin Wharf Pocket Park.
Netherton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Netherton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Netherton is £40,561 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY2 9JW.
Netherton near DY2 9JW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 9JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2026 | 6, Ballard Road, Dudley, DY2 9EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 20, Chichester Avenue, Dudley, DY2 9JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 33, Chichester Avenue, Dudley, DY2 9JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 15, Chichester Avenue, Dudley, DY2 9JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 36, Chichester Avenue, Dudley, DY2 9JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the DY2 9JW postcode area, located within Netherton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 9JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 93-95 Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9PY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Dudley, DY2 9PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Netherton Shopping Stores | St Johns Street, Dudley, DY2 0RA | Walking directions to Netherton Shopping Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Essdee Stores | 1 Oak Street, Dudley, DY2 9LH | Walking directions to Essdee Stores |
| 0.4 mi | K.K.A. News & Food | Dudley, DY2 9BP | Walking directions to K.K.A. News & Food |
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 9JW, 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 9JW records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DY2 9JW in Netherton is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DY2 9JW, 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 9JW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,677 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 9JW is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Thompson (Reform UK).