Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Dudley: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DY2 9QF.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 40 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: Netherton Park Nursery School (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
29crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 29 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 19.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ANCHOR MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- 76.9 ha total
- largest park 41.3 ha (0.46 mi away)
Nearest: Netherton Park — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
35shops & libraries
- 28 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Spar…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Aldi Cinder Bank Netherton Dudley — 0.6 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 9QF.
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 9QF
DY2 9QF scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY2 9QF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,191 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 8/10).
There are 40 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Netherton Park Nursery School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 29 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ANCHOR MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROWLEY REGIS HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
