Postcode DY2 9NL 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 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 Old Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bowling Green Park.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from DY2 9NL.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells near DY2 9NL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Old Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Old Hill |
| 0.9 mi | Cradley Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Cradley Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bowling Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Bowling Green Park |
| 0.1 mi | Bristol Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Bristol Road Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Netherbrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Netherbrook Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £249 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 | 21 | £300,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £217,750 | £257 |
| Terraced | 41 | £196,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 3 | £51,000 | £197 |
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 | £234 |
| 2026 | £289 | £197 | £259 | £232 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY2 9NL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 8, Newark Road, Dudley, DY2 9SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 106, Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 128, Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 51, Hickmans Avenue, Cradley Heath, B64 5NH | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 30, Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5JE | Flats | Leasehold | £131,950 |
In the DY2 9NL postcode area, located within Dudley Wood & Saltwells, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY2 9NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nayla News | Reddal Hill Road, Sandwell, B64 5JT | Walking directions to Nayla News |
| 0.3 mi | M Sajid News and Superstore | Halesowen Road, Sandwell, B64 6HU | Walking directions to M Sajid News and Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Savers Express | Upper High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HX | Walking directions to Savers Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 182 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6HU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Millenium Leisure | Sandwell, B64 6HF | Walking directions to Millenium Leisure |
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 9NL, 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 9NL records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9NL in Dudley Wood & Saltwells is £218,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DY2 9NL, including Netherbrook Primary School (Good), Corngreaves Academy (Good) and Reddal Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY2 9NL is Old Hill, about 1,424 m away.
DY2 9NL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,301 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 9NL is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Clinton (Reform UK).