Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Dudley: a school rated Good within a short walk, Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 15 km² within half an hour by public transport and more 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 7HD.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 51 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Kates Hill Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
30crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 26.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 GP, 1 hospital, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DIXONS GREEN PHARMACY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)0.4 mi
Flood Street (West Midlands Metro)0.5 mi
39 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- 13.6 ha total
- largest park 6.5 ha (0.26 mi away)
Nearest: St John's Church — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Heron, Tesco, Central England Co-operative…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Iceland Dudley — 0.5 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 7HD.
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 7HD
DY2 7HD scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Iceland Dudley 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY2 7HD is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 635 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 51 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Kates Hill Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 30 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DIXONS GREEN PHARMACY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is GUEST HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
