The Broadway is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 3DW 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 The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 3DN, DY1 3PT, DY1 3PL, DY1 3PJ, DY1 3PQ, DY1 3NN, DY1 3DE, DY1 3NW, DY1 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY1 3DW 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 3DW 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 The Broadway was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Broadway has the 56th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 427th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-06-21 | £326,956 |
| 313 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2018-05-10 | £100,549 |
| 299 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,250 | 2017-03-24 | £328,270 |
| 291 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-11-02 | £260,669 |
| 289 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2016-06-17 | £273,497 |
DY1 3DW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA | - not rated | 5,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Green Primary School Sycamore Green , Old Park Farm Estate DY1 3QE | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | - not rated | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | - not rated | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Milking Bank Primary School , Aintree Way DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Milner Catholic School Burton Road , DY1 3BY | - not rated | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mons Hill School 111 Wren's Hill Road , DY1 3SB | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle High School and Visual Arts College St James's Road , DY1 3JE | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 3out of 4 | 1,422 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 | 1,687 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 | 443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AU | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owd Parch Caff | 157A Old Park Road, Dudley | 693 yd | |
| Sycamore Green Adventure Centre | Sycamore Green, Dudley | 857 yd | |
| Heaven's Kitchen | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 870 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Cafe | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 870 yd | |
| Pentecostal Church | Eve Lane, Upper Gornal | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadowlark | Dibdale Road, Dudley | 648 yd | |
| Bahias Snooker Club | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 961 yd | |
| The Black Bear | 86 Deepdale Lane, Lower Gornal | 1,044 yd | |
| Spills Meadow | April House, Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Road Chippy | 3 Summer Road, Dudley | 348 yd | |
| Rainbow Cantonese Takeaway | 8 Limepit Lane, Dudley | 436 yd | |
| Kim's Kitchen | 38 Beech Green, Dudley | 731 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 57 Salop Street, Dudley | 761 yd | |
| New Kowloon House | 37 Beech Green, Dudley | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 548 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 158 Old Park Road, Dudley | 587 yd | |
| Beech Green Store | 41 Beech Green, Dudley | 763 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 879 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Milner Catholic College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Burton Road Playing Fields KINLOCH DRIVE | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School (Closed) Foxglove Road | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Dudley College (Mons Hill) (Closed) Wrens Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.