Postcode report
DD2 2QZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Dundee City
About DD2 2QZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DD2 2QZ is a postcode in West End, Dundee City, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DD2 2QZ, then scores the surrounding small area 20/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DD2 2QZ are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DD2 2QZ is based on Lochee. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near DD2 2QZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DD3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £139k from 0 rolling sales, down 1.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DD2 2QZ can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DD2 2QZ by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DD2 2QZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DD2 2QZ
Is DD2 2QZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 20/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DD2 2QZ?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DD2 2QZ?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in DD2 2QZ?
The latest median sold price is £139k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DD2 2QZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.