Hockley Lane is in Netherton, Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 0JN is located in the Netherton & Holly Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hockley Lane, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 0JE, DY2 0JD, DY2 0JW, DY2 0AL, DY2 0JG, DY2 0JF, DY2 0JA, DY2 0AJ, DY2 0JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY2 0JN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 53.4% | 54.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY2 0JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 25.6% | 24.8% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 59.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 8.3% | -3.5% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) 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 | 31.5% | 37.8% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 33% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 19.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around DY2 0JN this area, 30.4% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 30.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 17% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.8% | 85.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.6% | 93.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hockley Lane was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Netherton & Holly Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hockley Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall and the 339th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Hockley Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-07-14 | £301,423 |
| 102 Hockley Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-02-07 | £371,868 |
| 140 Hockley Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2019-04-11 | £513,278 |
| 126 Hockley Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-12-19 | £287,560 |
| 116 Hockley Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2014-11-07 | £309,646 |
DY2 0JN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
DY2 0JN 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 retired residents living in DY2 0JN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Primary School Highbridge Road , Netherton DY2 0HU | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley Wood Road , DY2 0DB | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Road Primary School Northfield Road , Netherton DY2 9ER | 1out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherbrook Primary School Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Bank Primary School High Street , Quarry Bank DY5 2AD | 2out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 5,251 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 3,905 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Cafe | 53A Cradley Road, Netherton | 698 yd | |
| Olivers | 63 Halesowen Road, Netheron, Dudley | 922 yd | |
| The Arch Tearoom | 1 Northfield Road, Netherton | 966 yd | |
| Netherton Arts Centre | 51-53 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 966 yd | |
| Jo's Cafe | 19 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Water Sports Centre | Lodge Farm Reservoir, Highbridge Road | 251 yd | |
| The Woodman | 45 Saltwells Road, Netherton | 634 yd | |
| Netherton Cricket Ground | Highbridge Road, Netherton | 638 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 18 Harrisons Fold, Netherton, Dudley | 822 yd | |
| Ella's Bar | 78 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Subway Netherton | 176 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 843 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 127 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 880 yd | |
| Panny's Plaice Fish And Chips | 131 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 882 yd | |
| Canton Delight | 83 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 882 yd | |
| Pizza Piato | 69 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Superstore | 9 Farm Road, Netherton | 624 yd | |
| Asda | Saltwells Road, Netherton | 930 yd | |
| Select & Save | 63B Northfield Road, Netherton | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marle Hole KNOWLE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Primrose Hill Playing Field GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Dudley Wood Playing Fields SWALLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 842 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.