Himley Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2QF 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 Himley Road, Dudley, DY1 2QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2QQ, DY1 2QS, DY1 2QX, DY1 2RD, DY1 2QU, DY1 2QT, DY1 2QE, DY1 2SB, DY1 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY1 2QF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% 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% | 57.5% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 6.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 42.5% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -6.5% |
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 | 35.3% | 36% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 44.1% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 12.4% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 47% | 50.7% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 25.1% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2QF this area, 28.9% 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 | 24.5% | 28.9% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 27.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 61.3% | 68.3% | 7.0% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 79.6% | 87.2% | 7.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 5.3% | -8.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 87% | 7.4% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 9.4% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.7% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Himley Road was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Himley Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 505th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Himley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-12 | £618,712 |
| 111 Himley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-06-10 | £197,342 |
| 131 Himley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £252,800 | 2020-07-24 | £317,499 |
| 99 Himley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2018-12-14 | £203,294 |
| 105 Himley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-12-05 | £210,517 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,925 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 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,322 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 | 864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,578 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 | 1,531 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 | 911 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 531 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Cafe | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 531 yd | |
| El Sabor De La Bobita | 95 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 625 yd | |
| The Lodge Carvery & Functions Hall | 45 Wellington Road, Dudley | 649 yd | |
| St Jamess Church | Salop Street, Dudley | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilly House | 142 Himley Road, Dudley | 318 yd | |
| The Grange Pub | Grange Inn, Grange Road | 536 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | Holland Street, Dudley | 716 yd | |
| Club Dudley | Waterloo Street, Dudley | 720 yd | |
| The Meadowlark | Dibdale Road, Dudley | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Capital UK Ltd | Shop Units 5 And 6, 79 Russells Hall Road | 548 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 57 Salop Street, Dudley | 562 yd | |
| Hot Shots | 3 Maughan Street, Dudley | 563 yd | |
| Burgers Shakes N Cakes | 3A Maughan Street, Dudley | 569 yd | |
| Down Town Pizzeria | 3B Maughan Street, Dudley | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Drinks Stop | 93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 625 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 683 yd | |
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Sutton School SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | 888 yd | |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Pegasus Academy SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.