Postcode DY2 9RD is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton & Holly Hall area 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 median sale price in Netherton & Holly Hall is £197,500 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,625 and £245,000. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 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 6,166 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 41.0% 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 9RD.
Dudley Wood & Saltwells near DY2 9RD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Purlin Wharf Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Purlin Wharf Pocket Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £249 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 | 17 | £282,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £215,000 | £249 |
| Terraced | 41 | £185,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 9 | £105,000 | £182 |
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 | £198,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £122,500 | £225,000 | £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 | £240 | £220 |
| 2026 | £270 | £192 | £247 | £251 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY2 9RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb 2026 | 45, Cradley Road, Dudley, DY2 9RA | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 31, Cradley Road, Dudley, DY2 9RA | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 8, Yew Tree Road, Dudley, DY2 0LF | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 64, Northcott Road, Dudley, DY2 9PR | Other | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 56, Marriott Road, Dudley, DY2 0JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the DY2 9RD postcode area, located within Dudley Wood & Saltwells, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Northfield Road Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Netherton Park Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Link Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY2 9RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Dudley, DY2 9PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Yew Tree Stores | Marriott Road, Dudley, DY2 0LL | Walking directions to Yew Tree Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 93-95 Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9PY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Netherton Shopping Stores | St Johns Street, Dudley, DY2 0RA | Walking directions to Netherton Shopping 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 9RD, 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 9RD 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around DY2 9RD in Netherton & Holly Hall is £197,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DY2 9RD, including Northfield Road Primary School (Good), Netherton Park Nursery School (Outstanding) and The Link Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DY2 9RD 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 9RD is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Thompson (Reform UK).