Westminster Close, Dudley, DY1 2RA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY1 2RA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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	47.8%	49.9%	2.1%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	52.2%	50.1%	-2.1%	49.0%	1.1%

Partnership Status

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 2RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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	26.9%	29.9%	3.0%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	63.6%	56.8%	-6.8%	44.2%	12.6%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	4%	6.2%	2.2%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	4.6%	6.5%	1.9%	6.1%	0.4%

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	45.3%	45.7%	0.4%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	35.7%	35.3%	-0.4%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	15.3%	14.2%	-1.1%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	2.7%	3.7%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.8%	24.9%	1.1%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	10.7%	-0.1%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	15.9%	-3.9%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	5.2%	-0.4%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.2%	17.2%	3.0%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	23.3%	3.5%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	6.2%	2.9%	-3.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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)
Indian	6.9%	4.8%	-2.1%	3.1%	1.7%
Pakistani	5.2%	15.8%	10.6%	2.7%	13.1%
Other Asian	3.7%	0.8%	-2.9%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	5.7%	5.9%	0.2%	1.0%	4.9%
Other Black	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	2.7%	1.7%	0.9%	1.8%
White	74.6%	66.8%	-7.8%	81.4%	-14.6%
Other	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.7% 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	89.2%	87.7%	-1.5%	83.2%	4.5%
European Union	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	4.4%	6.7%	2.3%	5.6%	1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.2%	2.4%	-0.8%	1.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	87.5%	-1.7%	83.2%	4.3%
10+ Years	0.5%	9.6%	9.1%	9.8%	-0.2%
5-10 Years	0.2%	1.6%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	8.6%	0.3%	-8.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.3%	37.2%	-11.9%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Muslim	15.7%	6.5%	9.2%
Sikh	4.3%	0.9%	3.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Westminster Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westminster Close was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westminster Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 350th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DY1 2RA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Westminster Close are based on 14 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 Westminster Close, Dudley, DY1 2RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY1 2RA

Average Price
£206,382

Semi-Detached
£203,483

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£232,477

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westminster Close

Average Price
£195,907

Semi-Detached
£198,620

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£226,005

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£105,861

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westminster CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Westminster Close, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-04-03	£252,774
6 Westminster Close, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£98,000	2022-03-11	£109,730
6 Westminster Close, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building	£98,000	2022-03-11	£105,861
14 Westminster Close, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£136,500	2019-06-20	£186,780
4 Westminster Close, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2018-03-07	£224,958

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY1 2RA

Employment

DY1 2RA 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	110
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	12
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Education	28
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	24
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Real estate activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	3,212 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL	3out of 4	761 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ	2out of 4	795 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ	1out of 4	955 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX	4out of 4	1,433 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	450 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE	2out of 4	983 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU	2out of 4	1,376 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP	3out of 4	2,203 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH	4out of 4	2,375 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,413 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,326 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX	- not rated	1,379 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS	- not rated	1,439 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE	3out of 4	1,514 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU	- not rated	1,615 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heaven's Kitchen	24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church	283 yd
The Lighthouse Cafe	24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church	283 yd
St Jamess Church	Salop Street, Dudley	598 yd
El Sabor De La Bobita	95 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	632 yd
Revival Fires Church	117-120 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	728 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Grange Pub	Grange Inn, Grange Road	552 yd
Hilly House	142 Himley Road, Dudley	588 yd
The Meadowlark	Dibdale Road, Dudley	740 yd
White Swan Public House	Holland Street, Dudley	1,032 yd
Club Dudley	Waterloo Street, Dudley	1,046 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	57 Salop Street, Dudley	228 yd
Rainbow Cantonese Takeaway	8 Limepit Lane, Dudley	422 yd
Princes Fast Food	96 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	632 yd
Y Dees Jamaican Diner Ltd	145 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	856 yd
Hot Shots	3 Maughan Street, Dudley	860 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Highland Service Station, Highland Road	269 yd
Dudley Drinks Stop	93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	632 yd
Al Noor Supermarket	47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley	903 yd
The Co-Operative Food	Dibdale Road West, Dudley	1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD	grass pitches	482 yd
Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	543 yd
Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View	grass pitches	585 yd
Burton Road Playing Fields KINLOCH DRIVE	grass pitches	785 yd
St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	835 yd
Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD	grass pitches	866 yd
Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road	health and fitness suite	881 yd
Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW	grass pitches	893 yd
Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	956 yd
Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE	artificial grass pitch	1,034 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	55.6%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	182.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DY1 2RA