The postcode DY2 8HZ is located in Dudley, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DY2 8HZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DY2 8HZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DY2 8HZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to DY2 8HZ is Kilburn Place which is centered 145 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Baptist End Rd and is 177 m away. The closest railway station is Cradley Heath Rail Station, 3.16 km away.
The closest primary school to DY2 8HZ (for ages 11 and under) is Sledmere Primary School.
The local pub for residents of DY2 8HZ is The Apple Tree Inn and is 4.67 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 1, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from J J's Fish Bar and is 4.79 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 8, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 219.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 81.8% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 81.8% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 18.2% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DY2 8HZ is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Dudley is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DY2 8HZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DY2 8HZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DY2 8HZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DY2 8HZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sledmere Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 394 m | |
| The Link Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 687 m | |
| Northfield Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 721 m | |
| Blowers Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.02 km | |
| Netherton CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.19 km | |
| Kates Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.23 km | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 15, 2015) | 1.64 km |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 1.67 km |
| Sutton School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| Pegasus Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.77 km |
| St James Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.79 km | |
| Dudley College of Technology | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (May 19, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.96 km | |
| Springfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 1.98 km |
| Tividale Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 2.09 km |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.1 km | |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 2.15 km |
| Oakham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 28, 2013) | 2.27 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DY2 8HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 4.21 km | |
| Jubilee Court Neuro Rehab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 4.64 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 4.64 km | |
| The Apple Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2018 | 4.67 km | |
| One Stop Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 4.77 km | |
| Better Buys Coseley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 8, 2018 | 4.79 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 4.79 km | |
| Heron Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 4.79 km | |
| J J's Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 8, 2019 | 4.79 km | |
| Village Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 10, 2020 | 4.79 km | |
| Island Court Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 19, 2019 | 4.8 km | |
| Dot - Tots Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 4.81 km | |
| Roseville Fruit Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 18, 2019 | 4.85 km | |
| SAI Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 20, 2019 | 4.85 km | |
| Select Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 18, 2020 | 4.85 km | |
| Chutney | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 4.85 km | |
| Great Wall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 8, 2022 | 4.85 km | |
| Price Cut Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 4.85 km | |
| Scoffs Fish Bar & Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 30, 2021 | 4.85 km | |
| The Royal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 16, 2019 | 4.85 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DY2 8HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Baptist End Rd | 177 m | |
| Round St | 190 m | |
| Baptist End Rd | 193 m | |
| St Peter's Road | 212 m | |
| St Peter's Road | 216 m | |
| Cradley Heath Rail Station | 3.16 km | |
| Cradley Heath Rail Station | 3.17 km | |
| Cradley Heath Rail Station | 3.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DY2 8HZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bourne Hills Basin | 781 m | |
| Boshboil Arm | 953 m | |
| Tansley Hill | 1.18 km | |
| Cawney Hill | 1.19 km | |
| Yewtree Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Withymoor Island | 1.3 km | |
| Lodge Farm Reservoir | 1.65 km | |
| Rowley Stop | 1.78 km | |
| Rough Hill | 1.79 km | |
| Darby's Hill | 2.09 km | |
| Turner's Hill | 2.23 km | |
| Fens Pool | 2.58 km | |
| Kettle's Hill | 2.89 km | |
| Wren's Nest Hill | 2.95 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.98 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DY2 8HZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 219.7 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 18.2% | 81.8% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 81.8% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 81.8% | 107 | 10 |
| 300+ Mbps | 81.8% | 81.8% | 1096 | 49 |
Energy usage data for DY2 8HZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49756900 |
| Longitude | -2.08199700 |
| OS Easting | 394530 |
| OS Northing | 0288853 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dudley North |
| Electoral Ward | St Thomas's |
| Local Authority District | Dudley |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Black Country Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | The Black Country |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Dudley |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dudley |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Dudley (Dudley) BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020695 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dudley 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dudley 015A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |