The Parade is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 3EG 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 Parade, Dudley, DY1 3EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 3EQ, DY1 3ED, DY1 3HY, DY1 3EE, DY1 3EB, DY1 3EN, DY1 3EL, DY1 3EW, DY1 3EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY1 3EG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 47.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 24.6% | 33.8% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 45.5% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 12% | 13.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 37.2% | 50% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 37.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 9.7% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 19.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 32.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.5% 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% |
| Indian | 19.7% | 25.9% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 22.8% |
| Pakistani | 15.5% | 19.9% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 58.6% | 32.5% | -26.1% | 81.4% | -48.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 72.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 72.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 15.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 72.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 20.2% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0.3% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.2% | 37.2% | -25.0% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 22.6% | 1.7% | 20.9% |
| Muslim | 25.3% | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parade was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Parade has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 441st highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 The Parade, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-10-27 | £298,432 |
| 15 The Parade, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2020-09-17 | £229,379 |
| 19 The Parade, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2019-10-11 | £237,396 |
| 17 The Parade, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2018-12-06 | £231,142 |
| 7 The Parade, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-11-30 | £219,409 |
DY1 3EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DY1 3EG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 648 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 | 1,301 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cycle Dudley | St Francis Parish Centre, Laurel Road | 261 yd | |
| St Jamess Church | Salop Street, Dudley | 275 yd | |
| Revival Fires Church | 117-120 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 402 yd | |
| El Sabor De La Bobita | 95 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 416 yd | |
| Heaven's Kitchen | 24-36 The Lighthouse Centre, Dudley Community Church | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Pub | Grange Inn, Grange Road | 467 yd | |
| The Old Priory | 47 New Street, Dudley | 685 yd | |
| The Saracens Head | 18 Stone Street, Dudley | 703 yd | |
| The Old Glasshouse | 23 Priory Street, Dudley | 719 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 46 Tower Street, Dudley | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Fast Food | 96 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 416 yd | |
| Y Dees Jamaican Diner Ltd | 145 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 456 yd | |
| China Express | 146 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 479 yd | |
| Five Star Caterers | 166 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 479 yd | |
| Khan and Sons Halal Cuisine | 149 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Drinks Stop | 93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 416 yd | |
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 576 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Highland Service Station, Highland Road | 701 yd | |
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 798 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 246-248 Castle Street, Dudley | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 298 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Dudley College Of Technology (Broadway Campus) (Closed) The Broadway | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Dudley College (Tower Street) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 753 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.