Postcode report
DY3 2NS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DY3 2NS: area rating, property, schools and local change
DY3 2NS is a postcode in Castle & Priory, Dudley, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DY3 2NS, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DY3 2NS are property market signals and jobs, 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 DY3 2NS is based on Dudley 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,485 residents, 4,733 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 31% 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 1/10.
For property prices near DY3 2NS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DY3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £218k from 92 rolling sales, down 10.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DY3 2NS can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 6 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 DY3 2NS 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 DY3 2NS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 DY3 2NS
Is DY3 2NS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% 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 DY3 2NS?
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 DY3 2NS?
7 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 DY3 2NS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DY3 2NS?
LocaleIQ matched DY3 2NS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DY3 2NS?
The latest median sold price is £218k based on 92 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DY3 2NS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.