Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Dudley: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DY2 0DA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 38 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Dudley Wood Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 GP, 2 hospitals, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DUDLEY WOOD SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 30 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- 17 ha total
- largest park 5.1 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.12 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
32shops & libraries
- 24 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Tesco, Iceland, Lidl…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Asda Netherton Supermarket — 0.3 mi
In Dudley, 86% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (97% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Dudley, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DY2 0DA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in DY2.
Average sold price by property type across the DY2 district, 2021–2026.
About DY2 0DA
DY2 0DA scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and safety — with Asda Netherton Supermarket 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY2 0DA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,136 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 38 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Dudley Wood Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DUDLEY WOOD SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROWLEY REGIS HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
