Merryfield Road, Dudley, DY1 2NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY1 2NS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	56.2%	4.8%	51.0%	5.2%
Male	48.6%	43.8%	-4.8%	49.0%	-5.2%

Partnership Status

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	33%	35.1%	2.1%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	44.8%	33.2%	-11.6%	44.2%	-11.0%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	7.4%	7.6%	0.2%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	12.8%	21.3%	8.5%	6.1%	15.2%

Health

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	33.5%	38.8%	5.3%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	41.2%	36.4%	-4.8%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	16.3%	19.4%	3.1%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	6.9%	4.3%	-2.6%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 2NS this area, 33% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36%	33%	-3.0%	18.2%	14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	15.8%	3.5%	9.6%	6.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	14.4%	-1.9%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	4.8%	0.4%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	15.3%	2.5%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	13.8%	14.8%	1.0%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	4.4%	1.9%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	6.5%	4.2%	-2.3%	3.1%	1.1%
Pakistani	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	0.9%	1.8%
White	86.9%	87.3%	0.4%	81.4%	5.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	93.1%	93.5%	0.4%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	3.1%	-0.2%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	93.1%	0.9%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.4%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.4%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.4%	76.7%	-11.3%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
No passport held	28.5%	13.5%	15.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	60%	46.2%	13.8%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Merryfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merryfield Road was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% higher than the Brockmoor & Pensnett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merryfield Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brockmoor & Pensnett and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DY1 2NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merryfield Road are based on 83 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dudley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merryfield Road, Dudley, DY1 2NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY1 2NS

Average Price
£228,523

Semi-Detached
£228,523

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merryfield Road

Average Price
£184,008

Semi-Detached
£191,049

Terraced
£204,626

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£84,285

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merryfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
153 Merryfield Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-09-27	£226,541
153 Merryfield Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,500	2013-11-15	£215,817
153 Merryfield Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£51,000	1998-02-06	£240,729

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY1 2NS

Employment

DY1 2NS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	19
Education	12
Transport and storage	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Construction	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF	4out of 4	3,626 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX	4out of 4	410 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL	3out of 4	888 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Hall Primary School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA	3out of 4	1,045 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Primary School High Street , Pensnett DY5 4DZ	2out of 4	1,320 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ	3out of 4	1,335 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU	2out of 4	1,385 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY	3out of 4	1,807 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH	4out of 4	2,077 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE	2out of 4	2,306 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP	3out of 4	2,946 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS	- not rated	2,829 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX	- not rated	393 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU	- not rated	1,279 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU	3out of 4	1,341 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE	3out of 4	2,467 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS	- not rated	2,834 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Broad Meadow	Red Kite Drive, Dudley		612 yd
The Tea Cup	Garden Walk, Lower Gornal, Dudley		803 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Cow	84 Grosvenor Road, Lower Gornal	566 yd
Gornal Athletic F C	Garden Walk, Lower Gornal	957 yd
The Forge	32 Chase Road, Lower Gornal	976 yd
Hilly House	142 Himley Road, Dudley	990 yd
Five Ways Inn	375 Himley Road, Dudley	1,053 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Palace of Spice	92 Overfield Road, Dudley	441 yd
The Blue Submarine	7 Middlepark Road, Dudley	813 yd
New Capital UK Ltd	Shop Units 5 And 6, 79 Russells Hall Road	820 yd
Golden Garden	51 Central Drive, Lower Gornal	840 yd
Fans Chinese Takeaway	16 Redhall Road, Lower Gornal	1,075 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Food Store	2 Overfield Road, Dudley	441 yd
Tesco	240 High Street, Pensnett	1,084 yd
The Co-Operative Food	Dibdale Road West, Dudley	1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road	grass pitches	304 yd
Russells Hall Open Space SPARROWHAWK FOLD	grass pitches	561 yd
Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW	grass pitches	728 yd
Gornal Athletic Football Club GARDEN WALK	grass pitches	883 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of DY1 2NS