A well-off pocket of Dudley: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 7 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.
NestScope Score
84/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 25,166 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools81
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
37 schools in total
IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Red Hall Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Safety81
Is it safe?
18crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
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.
18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare86
Can I see a GP?
7GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
6 GP, 1 hospital, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LOWER GORNAL MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.2 mi
Transport73
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space87
How green is it?
7green spaces
Very green
open space all around
14 ha total
largest park 8.8 ha (0.39 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.19 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities90
Can I get the shopping done?
21shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
19 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Spar, Central England Co-operative, Morrisons…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Gornal Wood Local — 0.2 mi
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Getting a school place
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 DY3 2XG.
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 DY3.
Average sold price by property type across the DY3 district, 2021–2026.
About DY3 2XG
DY3 2XG scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Sainsburys Gornal Wood Local 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY3 2XG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,166 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 37 schools within the typical catchment area, including 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Red Hall Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.4 mi away.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LOWER GORNAL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is RUSSELLS HALL HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around DY3 2XG — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near DY3 2XG?
There are 37 schools within a 2-mile catchment of DY3 2XG. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is DY3 2XG safe?
18 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of DY3 2XG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near DY3 2XG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of DY3 2XG includes 23 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from DY3 2XG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for DY3 2XG?
DY3 2XG has a NestScope Score of 84/100 — a well-off neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around DY3 2XG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around DY3 2XG: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
