Kinloch Drive is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 3DB is located in the Castle & Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kinloch Drive, Dudley, DY1 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 3DD, DY1 3DA, DY1 3DE, DY1 3DF, DY1 2GB, DY1 3DG, DY1 3LU, DY1 3LX, DY1 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY1 3DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY1 3DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 31.4% | 35.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 55.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 46.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 39.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.5% | 13.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 39.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 70.8% | 66.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 90.7% | 91.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 91.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kinloch Drive was 129.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kinloch Drive has the 33rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 154th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Kinloch Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-22 | £284,624 |
| 19 Kinloch Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2023-10-13 | £371,739 |
| 16 Kinloch Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-13 | £300,598 |
| 4 Kinloch Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2023-09-21 | £301,602 |
| 5 Kinloch Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-01-07 | £525,110 |
DY1 3DB 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Primary School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,471 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 | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 1,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,323 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 | 1,567 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 | 1,868 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aashiqs Restaurant | 52 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 858 yd | |
| Pentecostal Church | Eve Lane, Upper Gornal | 913 yd | |
| Heaven's Kitchen | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 914 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Cafe | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 914 yd | |
| Owd Parch Caff | 157A Old Park Road, Dudley | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadowlark | Dibdale Road, Dudley | 363 yd | |
| Bahias Snooker Club | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 688 yd | |
| The Black Bear | 86 Deepdale Lane, Lower Gornal | 815 yd | |
| Hilly House | 142 Himley Road, Dudley | 947 yd | |
| Spills Meadow | April House, Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cantonese Takeaway | 8 Limepit Lane, Dudley | 579 yd | |
| Summer Road Chippy | 3 Summer Road, Dudley | 627 yd | |
| Finns Fish Bar | 14 Jews Lane, Upper Gornal | 772 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 57 Salop Street, Dudley | 811 yd | |
| Kim's Kitchen | 38 Beech Green, Dudley | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 595 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 623 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 158 Old Park Road, Dudley | 807 yd | |
| Beech Green Store | 41 Beech Green, Dudley | 947 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Road Playing Fields KINLOCH DRIVE | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School (Closed) Foxglove Road | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Roberts Primary School ROBERT STREET | grass pitches | 983 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.