POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DY2 9PQ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 23 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 27 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £126,500Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 23 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
13 within 400mDY2 9PQ links 13 transport stops within 400m and 44 within 800m. 13 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Washington St (BCT) at about 129m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
103 within 1200mDY2 9PQ currently links 103 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 26 food and drink, 24 personal services, 22 grocery. The closest mapped place is Headlines at about 163m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,629 online job adverts observedDudley local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DY2 9PQ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
23 nearby school rows23 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DY2 9PQ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 18DY2 9PQ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 18 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 151, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 31 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£126,500
Strong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DY2 9PQ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
26 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (17), cafe (5), restaurant (4).
Amenity group
Personal services
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (18), beauty (6).
Amenity group
Grocery
22 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (13), supermarket (4), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Retail
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (5), diy (4), electronics (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Personal services
Headlines
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Essdee Stores
Convenience at 1, Oak Street, Dudley.
Nightlife
Gate Hangs Well
Pub at Cole Street.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at Saltwells Road.
Fuel
BP
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Costcutter
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Primary option in DY2 7QA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Blowers Green Primary School
Primary option in DY2 8UZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Dudley Wood Primary School
Primary option in DY2 0DB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DY2 9PQ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DY2 9PQ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DY2 9PQ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess DY2 9PQ.
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Ask vetted agents
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