Postcode report
Is DY2 9DY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DY2 9DY: area rating, property, schools and local change
DY2 9DY is a postcode in Netherton & Holly Hall, Dudley, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DY2 9DY, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DY2 9DY are housing and safety, while health 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 DY2 9DY is based on Dudley 018 Census 2021. It covers 8,070 residents, 3,316 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near DY2 9DY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DY2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k from 67 rolling sales, down 8.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DY2 9DY can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DY2 9DY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DY2 9DY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 4 street-disruption records 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 DY2 9DY
Is DY2 9DY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 39% 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 DY2 9DY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DY2 9DY?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DY2 9DY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DY2 9DY?
LocaleIQ matched DY2 9DY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DY2 9DY?
The latest median sold price is £180k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DY2 9DY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.