Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Dudley: a school rated Good within a short walk and Cradley Heath Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 10 km² 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 DY5 2AD.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 33 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: Quarry Bank Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
23crimes 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.
- 23 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 19.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
29GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 28 GP, 1 hospital, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: QUARRY BANK MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
Cradley Heath Rail Station0.4 mi
29 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 13.9 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Allotments (0.23 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 21 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Iceland, Asda, Tesco…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Lidl Merry Hill Retail Park — 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 DY5 2AD.
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 DY5.
Average sold price by property type across the DY5 district, 2021–2026.
About DY5 2AD
DY5 2AD scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Lidl Merry Hill Retail Park 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY5 2AD is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,330 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 33 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 20 rated Good. The nearest school is Quarry Bank Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 23 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 28 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is QUARRY BANK MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is WEST MIDLANDS HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
