New Rowley Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 8AT is located in the St. Thomas's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Rowley Road, Dudley, DY2 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 8DP, DY2 8AU, DY2 8BY, DY2 8DL, DY2 8AH, DY2 8BX, DY2 8DD, DY2 8AD, DY2 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY2 8AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 39.3% | 35.2% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 47.8% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 43.3% | 50.3% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 30.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 8AT this area, 33.5% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 33.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.5% | 67.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 85.9% | 77.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 14.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 78.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 29% | 6.5% | 22.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Rowley Road was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the St. James's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Rowley Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St. James's and the 351st lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 New Rowley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-05 | £193,204 |
| 60 New Rowley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-01-13 | £167,265 |
| 60 New Rowley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-06-15 | £182,443 |
| 62 New Rowley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2013-05-08 | £179,920 |
| 56 New Rowley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2012-06-15 | £343,777 |
DY2 8AT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kates Hill Primary School Peel Street , DY2 7HP | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Road Primary School Northfield Road , Netherton DY2 9ER | 1out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Community 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 | 2,476 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Central Family Centre | Kates Hill And Sledmere Childrens Centre, Selborne Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Inn | 2 Buffery Road, Dudley | 523 yd | |
| Starvalley Bar & Restaurant Ltd | 301A Dudley Road | 950 yd | |
| The White Swan | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 1,071 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Wise | 121 New Rowley Road, Dudley | 74 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 162 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 771 yd | |
| The Castle Fryer | 75 Dixons Green Road, Dudley | 834 yd | |
| Henry's Kitchen | 139 Green Park Road, Dudley | 999 yd | |
| Starfish | 192a Regent Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op Midland | 190 Regent Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Sledmere Playing Fields PARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Buffery Park PARADISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| Kates Hill Primary School PEEL STREET | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Netherton Park GREAVES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Green Park Sports Complex GREEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.