Dudley DY2 area guide
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Is Dudley DY2 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY2), recorded crime is 77% above the national average, homes sell for around £202,097 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (6 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 77% above average
- A Schools86% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£202,097
Population
42,808
Recorded crime
402.9
Schools
12
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dudley DY2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY2 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (41 of 17,255) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in DY2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (88 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DY2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 286/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 16,677
Owned 52% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DY2.
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Dudley DY2: frequently asked questions
Is Dudley DY2 a good place to live?
In Dudley (DY2), recorded crime is 77% above the national average, homes sell for around £202,097 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (6 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dudley DY2?
Recorded crime in Dudley DY2 runs at 402.9 per 1,000 properties, 77% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dudley DY2 safe?
Crime in Dudley DY2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY2 runs at 402.9 per 1,000 properties, 77% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dudley DY2?
Homes in Dudley DY2 sell for around £202,097 on average, based on 386 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dudley DY2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY2 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (41 of 17,255) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dudley DY2?
There are 12 schools in Dudley DY2 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dudley DY2 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Dudley DY2, 6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dudley DY2 a deprived area?
Dudley DY2 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).