Paganel Drive is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 4AY 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 Paganel Drive, Dudley, DY1 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 4AZ, DY1 4AU, DY1 4AT, DY1 4AX, DY1 4BD, DY1 4EY, DY1 4BE, DY1 4BB, DY1 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY1 4AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.6% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.4% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.3% | 35.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 41.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 47.3% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 32% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19% | 12.9% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 26.2% | 26.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 25.4% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 15% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.4% | 68% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 87.9% | 85.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 85.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paganel Drive was 896.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 562.2% higher than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paganel Drive has the highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 3rd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 410.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 168.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetdale Paganel Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-04-04 | £535,217 |
| 44 Paganel Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-22 | £283,211 |
| 36 Paganel Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-09-19 | £373,069 |
| 2A Paganel Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-08-23 | £404,016 |
| 6 Paganel Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2018-01-18 | £317,123 |
DY1 4AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DY1 4AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4AY 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,135 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 | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,372 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 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 3,088 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 | 501 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 | 1,097 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cycle Dudley | St Francis Parish Centre, Laurel Road | 461 yd | |
| Stir Juice Bar | 25 Tower Street, Dudley | 725 yd | |
| Amadeus at Dudley Zoo | Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Ltd, Castle Hill | 751 yd | |
| Charlton House Bar/Restaurant | 51 New Street, Dudley | 783 yd | |
| The Courthouse | 30 New Street, Dudley | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Shovel | 46 Tower Street, Dudley | 745 yd | |
| The Old Priory | 47 New Street, Dudley | 783 yd | |
| The Castle Pub | 253 Castle Street, Dudley | 799 yd | |
| Genting Casino | 10 Castle Hill, Dudley | 822 yd | |
| The Saracens Head | 18 Stone Street, Dudley | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Fryer | 137 Priory Road, Dudley | 479 yd | |
| Porky Blinders | 141 Priory Road, Dudley | 553 yd | |
| Urban Griller | Unit 2, The Broadway, Dudley | 699 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 254 Castle Street, Dudley | 799 yd | |
| Bobby's Burgers | 20 New Street, Dudley | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Group | Unit 10, Castle Mill Works | 647 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 246-248 Castle Street, Dudley | 799 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Fisher Street, Dudley | 862 yd | |
| Maxisaver | Unit 10- 12, Churchill Shopping Centre | 956 yd | |
| Iceland | 32 Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 195 yd |
| Dudley College Of Technology (Broadway Campus) (Closed) The Broadway | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 545 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Dudley College (Tower Street) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only CASTLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Donkey Pool Playing Fields PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.