Parsons Street is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 1JJ is located in the St. James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parsons Street, Dudley, DY1 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 1JE, DY1 1DZ, DY1 1DU, DY1 1EA, DY1 1JG, DY1 1DL, DY1 1EP, DY1 1DB, DY1 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY1 1JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY1 1JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 57.1% | 22.3% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 23.7% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 9.6% | -10.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 6.4% | -12.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.4% | 52.3% | 28.9% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 8.2% | -13.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 16.1% | 5.4% | -10.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DY1 1JJ this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.5% | 30.4% | -21.1% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 11.5% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 26.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 42% | 42.0% | 2.7% | 39.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.7% | 7.9% | -11.8% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 72.3% | 29% | -43.3% | 81.4% | -52.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 60.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 60.6% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 8.7% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 16.6% | 10.0% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.1% | 5.6% | -7.5% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 60.7% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 11.6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.3% | 76.7% | -23.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 46.6% | 6.5% | 40.1% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsons Street was 416.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.1% higher than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parsons Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 234.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvington House, 10 Parsons Street, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-01-21 | £954,215 |
| Harvington House, 10 Parsons Street, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2003-07-18 | £642,128 |
DY1 1JJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Other | 50 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 833 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Hut | 179-180 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 190 yd | |
| Central Methodist Church | Cross Street, Dudley | 194 yd | |
| Caffe Grande | 15 Stone Street, Dudley | 222 yd | |
| Geek Retreat Dudley | 195 High Street, Dudley | 226 yd | |
| Flame & Ice | 198 High Street, Dudley | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saracens Head | 18 Stone Street, Dudley | 202 yd | |
| The Old Glasshouse | 23 Priory Street, Dudley | 210 yd | |
| The Shrewsbury Arms | 2 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 221 yd | |
| The Griffin | 8 Stone Street, Dudley | 222 yd | |
| The Old Priory | 47 New Street, Dudley | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Bostin Bites | 11A Parsons Street, Dudley | 48 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 22 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 135 yd | |
| Aladdins Indian Cuisine | 178 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 182 yd | |
| Chachas Roti | 175 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 182 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | Unit 6-7, Wolverhampton Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 220 yd | |
| Post Office Food Trader | 66 High Street, Dudley | 285 yd | |
| Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley | 339 yd | |
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 394 yd | |
| Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket | 33 King Street, Dudley | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| Dudley College (Tower Street) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 334 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Dudley College Of Technology (Broadway Campus) (Closed) The Broadway | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only CASTLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 830 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.