Priory Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 4DS 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 Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 4FD, DY1 4DW, DY1 4FB, DY1 4FJ, DY1 4EX, DY1 4FF, DY1 4EE, DY1 4FA, DY1 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY1 4DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 40.8% | 46.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 33.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 41.8% | 42.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 | 41.8% | 26% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 13.5% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 24% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 87.5% | 74.2% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 95.7% | 81.4% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 82% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 321.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.3% higher than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 32nd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-17 | £273,607 |
| 150 Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-07-28 | £246,422 |
| The King Arthur Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £3,917,305 | 2016-05-20 | £5,588,246 |
| 152 Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-08-12 | £298,966 |
| 150 Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2010-10-28 | £140,399 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramford Primary School Chad Road , Coseley WV14 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,536 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 | 430 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Community Association | Priory Community Centre, Priory Road | 0 yd | |
| Priory Community Centre | Priory Road, Dudley | 3 yd | |
| Seven Sisters Bar & Banquet | Wrens Hill Road, Dudley | 774 yd | |
| Gongoozler | 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley | 896 yd | |
| Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory | Mad O Rourkes Pie Factory, 50 Hurst Lane | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses | 57 Dudley Road | 891 yd | |
| Bottle & Glass | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia's | 209 Priory Road, Priory Road | 216 yd | |
| Sunrise | 203 Priory Road, Dudley | 219 yd | |
| Kings | 205 Priory Road, Dudley | 219 yd | |
| Porky Blinders | 141 Priory Road, Dudley | 570 yd | |
| Priory Fryer | 137 Priory Road, Dudley | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Priory Road, Dudley | 3 yd | |
| Company Shop Group | Unit 10, Castle Mill Works | 578 yd | |
| Co-Op | 67 Sedgley Road, Tipton | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Donkey Pool Playing Fields PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 78 yd |
| Foxyards Primary School FOXYARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Dudley College (Mons Hill) (Closed) Wrens Hill Road | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Priory Primary School LIMES ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.