Dibdale Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2RU is located in the Castle & Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dibdale Road, Dudley, DY1 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2RX, DY1 2RS, DY1 2RT, DY1 3BU, DY1 2SQ, DY1 2GZ, DY1 3BT, DY1 2SF, DY1 2SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY1 2RU, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dibdale 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.
Dibdale 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Dibdale Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2023-07-19 | £222,465 |
| 10 Dibdale Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2023-02-06 | £278,538 |
| 18 Dibdale Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,500 | 2021-12-06 | £217,144 |
| 18 Dibdale Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,001 | 2019-11-01 | £158,512 |
| 6 Dibdale Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2018-09-26 | £206,217 |
DY1 2RU 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | 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 | 271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,299 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,479 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 | 1,507 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 395 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Cafe | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 395 yd | |
| St Jamess Church | Salop Street, Dudley | 721 yd | |
| El Sabor De La Bobita | 95 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 785 yd | |
| Food Cycle Dudley | St Francis Parish Centre, Laurel Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadowlark | Dibdale Road, Dudley | 649 yd | |
| Hilly House | 142 Himley Road, Dudley | 707 yd | |
| The Grange Pub | Grange Inn, Grange Road | 713 yd | |
| Bahias Snooker Club | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cantonese Takeaway | 8 Limepit Lane, Dudley | 276 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 57 Salop Street, Dudley | 297 yd | |
| Princes Fast Food | 96 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 785 yd | |
| Summer Road Chippy | 3 Summer Road, Dudley | 786 yd | |
| Y Dees Jamaican Diner Ltd | 145 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 170 yd | |
| Dudley Drinks Stop | 93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 785 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 949 yd | |
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 1,065 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 158 Old Park Road, Dudley | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Burton Road Playing Fields KINLOCH DRIVE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School (Closed) Foxglove Road | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| 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 | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.