Postcode sector · DY5 2

Dudley DY5 2 area guide

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Is Dudley DY5 2 a good place to live?

In Dudley (DY5 2), recorded crime is 28% below the national average, homes sell for around £229,758 on average, there are 9 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£229,758
from 167 sales
Population
24,802
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
191.8
per 1,000 · -28% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
9
7 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Dudley DY5 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY5 2 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (5 of 7,178) 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 average (mean) sold price in DY5 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in DY5 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 58/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 10,871

Owned 68% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DY5 2.

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Dudley DY5 2: frequently asked questions

Is Dudley DY5 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Dudley DY5 2?

Recorded crime in Dudley DY5 2 runs at 191.8 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dudley DY5 2 safe?

Crime in Dudley DY5 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dudley DY5 2 runs at 191.8 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dudley DY5 2?

Homes in Dudley DY5 2 sell for around £229,758 on average, based on 167 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dudley DY5 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dudley DY5 2 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (5 of 7,178) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Dudley DY5 2?

There are 9 schools in Dudley DY5 2 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Dudley DY5 2 a deprived area?

Dudley DY5 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).