Lightwood Road, Dudley, DY1 2RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY1 2RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents 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	53.6%	52.6%	-1.0%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	46.4%	47.4%	1.0%	49.0%	-1.6%

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	25.2%	41.7%	16.5%	37.9%	3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	45.4%	44.2%	-1.2%	44.2%	0.0%
Separated	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	5.2%	6%	0.8%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	22.4%	7%	-15.4%	6.1%	0.9%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.3%	37%	-2.3%	48.4%	-11.4%
Good health	29.6%	33%	3.4%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	23%	20.7%	-2.3%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	5.5%	5.3%	-0.2%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	2.6%	4%	1.4%	1.2%	2.8%

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	35.9%	19.6%	-16.3%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	13.1%	3.3%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	16.1%	1.1%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.5%	3.1%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	20.6%	8.0%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	19.9%	24.1%	4.2%	33.8%	-9.7%
Other	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	3.5%	3.5%	1.0%	2.5%
Other Black	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	95%	92.5%	-2.5%	81.4%	11.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	96.3%	96.5%	0.2%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	96.9%	1.1%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0.8%	3.1%	2.3%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.7%	76.7%	-4.0%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	26.9%	13.5%	13.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	11.9%	6.0%	5.9%

Safety

Is Lightwood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lightwood Road was 99.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lightwood Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 232nd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.9%.

🔎 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 2RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Lightwood Road are based on 9 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 Lightwood Road, Dudley, DY1 2RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY1 2RS

Average Price
£251,702

Semi-Detached
£209,838

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£272,634

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lightwood Road

Average Price
£257,046

Semi-Detached
£207,996

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£281,570

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lightwood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Bungalow Lightwood Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2022-12-02	£250,448
Farmason Lightwood Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-04-28	£357,583
Glenthorne Lightwood Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2020-03-05	£196,322
Daisybank Lightwood Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2016-10-28	£285,284
Farmason Lightwood Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£198,000	2016-01-15	£312,697

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY1 2RS

Employment

DY1 2RS 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	85
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	17
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2

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	3,442 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	772 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX	3out of 4	783 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ	1out of 4	918 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ	2out of 4	1,004 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ	3out of 4	1,330 yd	Community school	Yes	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	222 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE	2out of 4	1,130 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU	2out of 4	1,610 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP	3out of 4	1,961 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH	4out of 4	2,217 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	1,498 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS	- not rated	1,256 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE	3out of 4	1,271 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU	- not rated	1,504 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX	- not rated	1,518 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	1,559 yd	Foundation 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	Distance
Heaven's Kitchen	24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church	426 yd
The Lighthouse Cafe	24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church	426 yd
St Jamess Church	Salop Street, Dudley	750 yd
Food Cycle Dudley	St Francis Parish Centre, Laurel Road	803 yd
El Sabor De La Bobita	95 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	822 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Meadowlark	Dibdale Road, Dudley	644 yd
Hilly House	142 Himley Road, Dudley	751 yd
The Grange Pub	Grange Inn, Grange Road	753 yd
Bahias Snooker Club	Dibdale Road West, Dudley	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rainbow Cantonese Takeaway	8 Limepit Lane, Dudley	239 yd
Papa Johns	57 Salop Street, Dudley	323 yd
Summer Road Chippy	3 Summer Road, Dudley	735 yd
Princes Fast Food	96 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	822 yd
Y Dees Jamaican Diner Ltd	145 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	1,039 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Highland Service Station, Highland Road	161 yd
Dudley Drinks Stop	93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley	822 yd
The Co-Operative Food	Dibdale Road West, Dudley	943 yd
Morrisons Daily	158 Old Park Road, Dudley	1,039 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	300 yd
Burton Road Playing Fields KINLOCH DRIVE	grass pitches	565 yd
Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View	grass pitches	719 yd
Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD	grass pitches	725 yd
Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD	grass pitches	809 yd
Wrens Nest Primary School FOXGLOVE ROAD	grass pitches	834 yd
Wrens Nest Primary School (Closed) Foxglove Road	grass pitches	882 yd
Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW	grass pitches	925 yd
St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	966 yd
Priory Park PRIORY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,064 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.89 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.89 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DY1 2RS