Marston Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2PA 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 Marston Road, Dudley, DY1 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2NZ, DY1 2PB, DY1 2NY, DY1 2PS, DY1 2PD, DY1 2NU, DY1 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY1 2PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.3% | 39.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 40.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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% | 39% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.6% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 17.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 39.4% | 23.1% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 17.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 24% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| White | 91.9% | 86.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 97.1% | 93.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marston Road was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Brockmoor & Pensnett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marston Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brockmoor & Pensnett and the 298th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Marston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-31 | £161,729 |
| 14 Marston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-09-20 | £216,473 |
| 36 Marston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-12-04 | £183,014 |
| 35 Marston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2022-06-15 | £168,609 |
| 30 Marston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2021-07-09 | £215,208 |
DY1 2PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School High Street , Pensnett DY5 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Primary School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery Highgate Road , Woodside DY2 0SN | 1out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 328 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Meadow | Red Kite Drive, Dudley | 495 yd | |
| Little Adventures Nursery | 174 Stourbridge Road, Dudley | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Cow | 84 Grosvenor Road, Lower Gornal | 918 yd | |
| Fox and Grapes | 176 High Street, Pensnett | 918 yd | |
| Julies Cobs @ The Fox and Grapes | 176 High Street, Pensnett | 918 yd | |
| The King William | 16 Pensnett Road, Dudley | 920 yd | |
| The Forge | 32 Chase Road, Lower Gornal | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace of Spice | 92 Overfield Road, Dudley | 166 yd | |
| The Blue Submarine | 7 Middlepark Road, Dudley | 512 yd | |
| Greggs | 240 High Street, Pensnett | 757 yd | |
| New Capital UK Ltd | Shop Units 5 And 6, 79 Russells Hall Road | 850 yd | |
| Charlies Chippy & Kebabs | 154 High Street, Pensnett | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food Store | 2 Overfield Road, Dudley | 166 yd | |
| Tesco | 240 High Street, Pensnett | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Russells Hall Open Space SPARROWHAWK FOLD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Pegasus Academy SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Sutton School SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | 1,065 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 | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.