New Street is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 1LP 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 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 1LT, DY1 1PQ, DY1 1LU, DY1 1LQ, DY1 1LA, DY1 1HA, DY1 1NJ, DY1 1NB, DY1 1PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY1 1LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.6% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.4% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.3% | 35.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 41.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 47.3% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 32% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19% | 12.9% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 26.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 25.4% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 15% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.4% | 68% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 85.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 85.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 888.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 581.4% higher than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 4th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 456.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 New Street, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-11-13 | £50,050 |
| 12 New Street, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2022-07-01 | £10,111 |
| 6 - 10 New Street, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-05-19 | £239,983 |
| 20 New Street, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2008-03-26 | £145,597 |
| 12 New Street, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2007-12-20 | £349,889 |
DY1 1LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DY1 1LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in DY1 1LP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 4,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | - not rated | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CofE School of St Edmund and St John Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School and Visual Arts College St James's Road , DY1 3JE | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dudley School St James's Road , DY1 3JE | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Gilbert Claughton School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | 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 | 396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 3,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abberley Street Pupil Referral Unit Abberley Street , DY2 8QY | - not rated | 571 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's School Bluecoat Base , Beechwood Road DY2 7QA | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Counselling Group Beechwood House , Beechwood Road DY2 7QA | - not rated | 936 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Park Community School Meadow Road , DUDLEY DY1 3JY | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Red Lion Close , Tividale B69 1TP | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Cafe | 18 New Street, Dudley | 2 yd | |
| Pars Cafe | 24 New Street, Dudley | 2 yd | |
| The Courthouse | 30 New Street, Dudley | 33 yd | |
| Dessert Corner | 37-41 New Street, Dudley | 35 yd | |
| Chick A Filla | 29-33 New Street, Dudley | 35 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Priory | 47 New Street, Dudley | 94 yd | |
| The Castle Pub | 253 Castle Street, Dudley | 96 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 46 Tower Street, Dudley | 99 yd | |
| The Old Glasshouse | 23 Priory Street, Dudley | 119 yd | |
| The Saracens Head | 18 Stone Street, Dudley | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Burgers | 20 New Street, Dudley | 2 yd | |
| Top 1 Pizza | also Trading as Beef Belly Grill House, 22 New Street | 2 yd | |
| Bowl & Buns | 28 New Street, Dudley | 2 yd | |
| Oasis Pizza and Kebab | 12 New Street, Dudley | 2 yd | |
| Pars Pizza & Kebab House | 26 New Street, Dudley | 2 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 246-248 Castle Street, Dudley | 96 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Fisher Street, Dudley | 120 yd | |
| Maxisaver | Unit 10- 12, Churchill Shopping Centre | 155 yd | |
| Iceland | 32 Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley | 171 yd | |
| Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket | 33 King Street, Dudley | 272 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley College (Tower Street) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 133 yd |
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Dudley College Of Technology (Broadway Campus) (Closed) The Broadway | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only CASTLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 475 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| St Thomas Community Network (Closed) Beechwood Road | 882 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.