Postcode report
DY9 7JR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DY9 7JR: area rating, property, schools and local change
DY9 7JR is a postcode in Lye & Stourbridge North, Dudley, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DY9 7JR, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DY9 7JR are health and housing, while property market signals 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 DY9 7JR is based on Dudley 040 Census 2021. It covers 6,211 residents, 3,705 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 11% 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 10/10.
For property prices near DY9 7JR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DY9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £223k from 26 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DY9 7JR 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 adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DY9 7JR 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 DY9 7JR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 24 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 DY9 7JR
Is DY9 7JR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 5% 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 DY9 7JR?
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 DY9 7JR?
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 DY9 7JR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DY9 7JR?
LocaleIQ matched DY9 7JR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DY9 7JR?
The latest median sold price is £223k based on 26 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DY9 7JR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 24 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.