Lister Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 8JR 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 Lister Road, Dudley, DY2 8JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 8SS, DY2 8LA, DY2 8SX, DY2 8ST, DY2 8JX, DY2 8SU, DY2 8SY, DY2 8SP, DY2 8JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY2 8JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51% | 49.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 DY2 8JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 36.5% | 43.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 41% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.7% | 34.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 41.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.5% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 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 8JR this area, 32% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 32% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 19.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 19.7% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 68.1% | 59.8% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 85.5% | 84.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 84.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.6% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lister Road was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the St. James's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lister Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St. James's and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Lister Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2021-12-02 | £283,318 |
| 47 Lister Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2019-11-21 | £279,444 |
| 45 Lister Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-08-16 | £255,877 |
| 37 Lister Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2017-08-11 | £239,559 |
| 33 Lister Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-12-19 | £290,622 |
DY2 8JR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kates Hill Primary School Peel Street , DY2 7HP | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Road Primary School Northfield Road , Netherton DY2 9ER | 1out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 3,414 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 | 1,620 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 | 1,590 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Central Family Centre | Kates Hill And Sledmere Childrens Centre, Selborne Road | 607 yd | |
| Champions Church | Cinder Bank, Netherton | 651 yd | |
| TG's Diner | 56-57 Blowers Green Road, Dudley | 676 yd | |
| Café Duncan, Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre | Constitution Hill, Dudley | 788 yd | |
| Planet Play at Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre | Constitution Hill, Dudley | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Tavern Bar and Grill | 50 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 646 yd | |
| The Bush Inn | 2 Buffery Road, Dudley | 656 yd | |
| The White Swan | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 759 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 759 yd | |
| Lamp Tavern | 116 High Street, Dudley | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Fish Bar | 162 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 409 yd | |
| FA FA Chinese Takeaway | 51 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 709 yd | |
| Falaf & Halloumi | Abberley Street, Dudley | 833 yd | |
| Ocean Moss | Abberley Street, Dudley | 833 yd | |
| The Castle Fryer | 75 Dixons Green Road, Dudley | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKA News & Food | 118 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 886 yd | |
| Post Office Food Trader | 66 High Street, Dudley | 993 yd | |
| Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley | 1,002 yd | |
| Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket | 33 King Street, Dudley | 1,005 yd | |
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 70 yd |
| Buffery Park PARADISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Hillcrest School And Community College SIMMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Sledmere Playing Fields PARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Kates Hill Primary School PEEL STREET | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 90.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.