Limepit Lane is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 3DS 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 Limepit Lane, Dudley, DY1 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 3DX, DY1 3HH, DY1 3PR, DY1 3DT, DY1 3BP, DY1 3HF, DY1 3HQ, DY1 3LP, DY1 3DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY1 3DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 56.5% | 53.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 43.5% | 46.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 3DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 42.2% | 45.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 35.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.2% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (69.6%) 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 | 39.6% | 40.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 29% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 20.5% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around DY1 3DS this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.7% | 34.9% | -19.8% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.9% | 16.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.6% | 77.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 95.2% | 89.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 89.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 39.5% | 13.5% | 26.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Limepit Lane was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Limepit Lane has the 50th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 277th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Limepit Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-08 | £237,539 |
| 22 Limepit Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2006-01-06 | £227,967 |
| 20 Limepit Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2005-12-09 | £197,671 |
| 22 Limepit Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2004-01-27 | £169,315 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,603 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 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,317 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 | 1,387 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 | 884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 574 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Cafe | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 574 yd | |
| Food Cycle Dudley | St Francis Parish Centre, Laurel Road | 638 yd | |
| St Jamess Church | Salop Street, Dudley | 822 yd | |
| Owd Parch Caff | 157A Old Park Road, Dudley | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Pub | Grange Inn, Grange Road | 907 yd | |
| The Meadowlark | Dibdale Road, Dudley | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cantonese Takeaway | 8 Limepit Lane, Dudley | 142 yd | |
| Summer Road Chippy | 3 Summer Road, Dudley | 473 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 57 Salop Street, Dudley | 477 yd | |
| Priory Fryer | 137 Priory Road, Dudley | 777 yd | |
| Porky Blinders | 141 Priory Road, Dudley | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 298 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 158 Old Park Road, Dudley | 804 yd | |
| Dudley Drinks Stop | 93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 947 yd | |
| Beech Green Store | 41 Beech Green, Dudley | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Burton Road Playing Fields KINLOCH DRIVE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School (Closed) Foxglove Road | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Dudley College (Mons Hill) (Closed) Wrens Hill Road | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.