St Thomas Street is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 0PL 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 St Thomas Street, Dudley, DY2 0PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 0PF, DY2 0PP, DY2 0PQ, DY2 0PE, DY2 9QA, DY2 9QD, DY2 0PX, DY2 0PW, DY2 0PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY2 0PL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 47.1% | 47.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 52.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 29.1% | 30.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 41.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 15.4% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.9%) 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 | 27.3% | 31.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 27.3% | 21.6% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
In the area around DY2 0PL this area, 47.7% 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 8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.3% | 47.7% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 29.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 12.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -25.8% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| White | 84.5% | 80.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 90.8% | 92.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 92.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.9% | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Thomas Street was 283.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 212.5% higher than the Netherton & Holly Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Thomas Street has the highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall and the 45th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 193.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 St Thomas Street, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2007-07-27 | £302,132 |
| 46 St Thomas Street, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £36,950 | 2000-07-27 | £129,068 |
DY2 0PL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY2 0PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road Primary School Northfield Road , Netherton DY2 9ER | 1out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton CofE Primary School Highbridge Road , Netherton DY2 0HU | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery Highgate Road , Woodside DY2 0SN | 1out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 3,036 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 | 2,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 5,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,046 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo's Cafe | 19 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 135 yd | |
| Paul's Cookshop | 9A Halesowen Road, Netherton | 156 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 15 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 156 yd | |
| Olivers | 63 Halesowen Road, Netheron, Dudley | 195 yd | |
| The Arch Tearoom | 1 Northfield Road, Netherton | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Sports and Social Club | 30 St Thomas Street, Netherton | 12 yd | |
| Swan Bar and Grill | Baptist End Road, Netherton | 138 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 18 Harrisons Fold, Netherton, Dudley | 154 yd | |
| The Old Swan Ph | 89 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 300 yd | |
| The White Swan | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truly Scrumptious Desserts | 54 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 131 yd | |
| Netherton Fish Bar | 94 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 212 yd | |
| Panny's Plaice Fish And Chips | 131 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 300 yd | |
| Canton Delight | 83 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 300 yd | |
| Pizza Piato | 69 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKA News & Food | 118 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 212 yd | |
| Select & Save | 63B Northfield Road, Netherton | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School And Community College SIMMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Netherton Park GREAVES ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Marle Hole KNOWLE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Sledmere Playing Fields PARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Primrose Hill Playing Field GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.