Living in DY2, Dudley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DY2 in Dudley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dudley: £230,781, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around DY2
78 recorded home sales on the streets around central DY2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £173,000 and a range from £60,000 to £347,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 STIRLING ROAD, DY2 8EU | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 2 LYNBROOK CLOSE, DY2 9HF | detached | £220,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 154 CINDER BANK, DY2 9BG | detached | £200,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 57 WINDSOR CRESCENT, DY2 8HA | terraced | £93,000 | 2026-04-09 |
| 11 RYAN PLACE, DY2 9BE | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 142 PARK ROAD, DY2 9DD | terraced | £155,000 | 2026-02-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
69 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| The Link Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Netherton CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
47 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Impact Independent School, Priory Park Community School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near DY2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 17.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.4% |
| Skilled trades | 14.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.2% |
| Professional occupations | 8.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
332 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DY2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Dudley's figures.
Common questions about DY2
What is the average house price in DY2?
The average sold price in Dudley is £230,781 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DY2?
Prices in Dudley are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DY2?
The median of 78 recorded sales around central DY2 in the last 2 years is £173,000, ranging from £60,000 to £347,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DY2?
69 schools sit within 3 miles of central DY2, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DY2?
332 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DY2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DY2 at risk of flooding?
Central DY2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DY2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £173,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 332 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DY2 safe?
332 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DY2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DY2 or DY1, DY2 or B64, DY2 or B65.
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