Grange Street is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2AL 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 Grange Street, Dudley, DY1 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2AJ, DY1 2AP, DY1 2AS, DY1 2AT, DY1 2AR, DY1 2AG, DY1 2AQ, DY1 2AF, DY1 2AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY1 2AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 51.8% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 48.2% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 41.5% | 44% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 32% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 38% | 42.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 14.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 2AL this area, 32.8% 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 | 40.1% | 32.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 23% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.2% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 20.7% | 23.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 20.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 55.5% | 35.3% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -46.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 66.6% | 61.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 19.5% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 61.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 6% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 35.7% | 6.5% | 29.2% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Street was 266.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.6% higher than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 48th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Grange Street, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-02-25 | £167,838 |
| 2 Grange Street, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2002-07-22 | £205,653 |
| 2 Grange Street, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1996-10-18 | £154,850 |
DY1 2AL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DY1 2AL 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 2,545 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 | 175 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 901 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | 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 | 554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,841 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 | 1,093 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 | 955 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sabor De La Bobita | 95 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 229 yd | |
| The Lodge Carvery & Functions Hall | 45 Wellington Road, Dudley | 257 yd | |
| Revival Fires Church | 117-120 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 270 yd | |
| Iraelenes Caterers | Henry Court, Charlton Street | 366 yd | |
| Guru Nanak Singh Sabha Temple | 118 Wellington Road, Dudley | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Pub | Grange Inn, Grange Road | 205 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | Holland Street, Dudley | 437 yd | |
| Club Dudley | Waterloo Street, Dudley | 463 yd | |
| Lamp Tavern | 116 High Street, Dudley | 637 yd | |
| Three Crowns Tap House | 166 High Street, Dudley | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Fast Food | 96 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 229 yd | |
| Burgers Shakes N Cakes | 3A Maughan Street, Dudley | 280 yd | |
| Down Town Pizzeria | 3B Maughan Street, Dudley | 280 yd | |
| Hot Shots | 3 Maughan Street, Dudley | 281 yd | |
| Danyal Sweet Centre | 70 Wellington Road, Dudley | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Drinks Stop | 93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 229 yd | |
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 294 yd | |
| Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley | 638 yd | |
| Post Office Food Trader | 66 High Street, Dudley | 814 yd | |
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 723 yd |
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Dudley College (Tower Street) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Sutton School SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | 998 yd | |
| Dudley College Of Technology (Broadway Campus) (Closed) The Broadway | health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.