Greyfriars Close is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2GN is located in the Castle & Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greyfriars Close, Dudley, DY1 2GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2GJ, DY1 2GD, DY1 2GF, DY1 2GG, DY1 2GE, DY1 2TF, DY1 2TZ, DY1 2GL, DY1 2UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY1 2GN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY1 2GN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 30% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 58.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 58.4% | 51.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 35.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.7% | 11.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 38.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 80% | 77.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 91.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 76.7% | 17.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greyfriars Close was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greyfriars Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 170th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Greyfriars Close, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-09-27 | £288,851 |
| 20 Greyfriars Close, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-10 | £310,814 |
| 17 Greyfriars Close, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2021-09-24 | £381,352 |
| 2 Greyfriars Close, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-11 | £384,681 |
| 16 Greyfriars Close, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2018-09-14 | £413,131 |
DY1 2GN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 62 |
| Education | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Primary School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,017 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 | 2,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Street Methodist Church | Lake Street, Lower Gornal | 667 yd | |
| Aashiqs Restaurant | 52 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 813 yd | |
| Pentecostal Church | Eve Lane, Upper Gornal | 976 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Limited | Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 1,078 yd | |
| The Tea Cup | Garden Walk, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahias Snooker Club | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 165 yd | |
| The Meadowlark | Dibdale Road, Dudley | 297 yd | |
| The Black Bear | 86 Deepdale Lane, Lower Gornal | 382 yd | |
| The Red Cow | 84 Grosvenor Road, Lower Gornal | 775 yd | |
| The Chapel House | 28 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finns Fish Bar | 14 Jews Lane, Upper Gornal | 623 yd | |
| Nemo's | 14 Lake Street, Lower Gornal | 667 yd | |
| Eastern Delights | 1 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal | 812 yd | |
| Kent's Tuck Inn | 2 The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 914 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 1 The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 120 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 914 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roberts Primary School ROBERT STREET | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Burton Road Playing Fields KINLOCH DRIVE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Gornal Athletic Football Club GARDEN WALK | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.