The Shrubbery is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2BZ is located in the St. James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Shrubbery, Dudley, DY1 2BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2BY, DY1 3AT, DY1 2TA, DY1 3HT, DY1 2TD, DY1 2RF, DY1 2RG, DY1 2QD, DY1 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY1 2BZ is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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% | 46.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49% | 53.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 2BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 39.6% | 43.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 28.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 40.5% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 19.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 26.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 20.2% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 73% | 65.6% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 91.1% | 87.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Shrubbery was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Shrubbery has the 49th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 270th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Shrubbery, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2024-07-31 | £250,929 |
| 6 The Shrubbery, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2022-10-28 | £253,662 |
| 8 The Shrubbery, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-10-22 | £250,224 |
| 10 The Shrubbery, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-11-24 | £255,763 |
| 8 The Shrubbery, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-10-06 | £240,919 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,963 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 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,110 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 | 1,279 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,449 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 | 1,546 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 1,937 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven's Kitchen | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 90 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Cafe | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 90 yd | |
| St Jamess Church | Salop Street, Dudley | 277 yd | |
| El Sabor De La Bobita | 95 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 324 yd | |
| Revival Fires Church | 117-120 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Pub | Grange Inn, Grange Road | 258 yd | |
| Hilly House | 142 Himley Road, Dudley | 771 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | Holland Street, Dudley | 854 yd | |
| Club Dudley | Waterloo Street, Dudley | 875 yd | |
| Three Crowns Tap House | 166 High Street, Dudley | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 57 Salop Street, Dudley | 195 yd | |
| Princes Fast Food | 96 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 324 yd | |
| Y Dees Jamaican Diner Ltd | 145 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 543 yd | |
| Rainbow Cantonese Takeaway | 8 Limepit Lane, Dudley | 551 yd | |
| China Express | 146 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Drinks Stop | 93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 324 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 408 yd | |
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 605 yd | |
| Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley | 972 yd | |
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 724 yd |
| Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Dudley College Of Technology (Broadway Campus) (Closed) The Broadway | health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.53 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.