West Street is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2TA 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 West Street, Dudley, DY1 2TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2RG, DY1 2BY, DY1 2BZ, DY1 2QD, DY1 2RF, DY1 3HT, DY1 3AT, DY1 2QA, DY1 2TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY1 2TA is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 51% | 46.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49% | 53.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY1 2TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 43.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 28.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (69.7%) 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 | 50% | 40.5% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 19.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 26.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 20.2% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 73% | 65.6% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 91.1% | 87.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 51st highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 304th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 West Street, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1999-10-01 | £177,925 |
| 1 West Street, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1997-11-21 | £172,903 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 3,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 5,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | - not rated | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 4,684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School and Visual Arts College St James's Road , DY1 3JE | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dudley School St James's Road , DY1 3JE | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic School Burton Road , DY1 3BY | - not rated | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 801 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 | 997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 4,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Park Community School Meadow Road , DUDLEY DY1 3JY | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abberley Street Pupil Referral Unit Abberley Street , DY2 8QY | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton School Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,593 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 | 176 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Cafe | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 176 yd | |
| St Jamess Church | Salop Street, Dudley | 252 yd | |
| El Sabor De La Bobita | 95 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 257 yd | |
| Revival Fires Church | 117-120 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Pub | Grange Inn, Grange Road | 181 yd | |
| Hilly House | 142 Himley Road, Dudley | 757 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | Holland Street, Dudley | 769 yd | |
| Club Dudley | Waterloo Street, Dudley | 791 yd | |
| Three Crowns Tap House | 166 High Street, Dudley | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Fast Food | 96 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 257 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 57 Salop Street, Dudley | 279 yd | |
| Y Dees Jamaican Diner Ltd | 145 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 481 yd | |
| China Express | 146 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 541 yd | |
| Five Star Caterers | 166 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Drinks Stop | 93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 257 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 491 yd | |
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 532 yd | |
| Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley | 901 yd | |
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 708 yd |
| Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.