Cinder Bank is in Netherton, Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 9AL 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 Cinder Bank, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 9AJ, DY2 9AZ, DY2 9AY, DY2 9BE, DY2 9BB, DY2 9BG, DY2 9EH, DY2 9EQ, DY2 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY2 9AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.9% | 48.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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% | 36.5% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 46.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 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 | 44.1% | 50.4% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 29.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 9AL this area, 31.1% 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 31.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 10.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 22.3% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 26.1% | 23% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 58.3% | 58.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 83.5% | 76.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7.9% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 75.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.4% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 2.9% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.7% | 6.5% | 22.2% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cinder Bank was 213.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.2% higher than the Netherton & Holly Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cinder Bank has the 3rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall and the 65th highest crime rate of 1,012 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cinder Bank, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-04-24 | £228,541 |
| 22 Cinder Bank, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-05-17 | £130,971 |
| 4 Cinder Bank, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-07-29 | £135,105 |
| 5 Cinder Bank, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-07-24 | £160,407 |
| 22 Cinder Bank, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-01-29 | £111,789 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Cinder Bank, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9AL has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 8 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Cinder Bank, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9AL has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 8 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | - not rated | 933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | - not rated | 949 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 988 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillcrest School and Community College Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Gilbert Claughton School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Hall Maths and Computing College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abberley Street Pupil Referral Unit Abberley Street , DY2 8QY | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Training Unit 14 Primrose Hill Trading Estate , Cradley Road DY2 9SA | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton School Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson House School 292 Stourbridge Road , Holly Hall DY1 2EE | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's School Bluecoat Base , Beechwood Road DY2 7QA | - not rated | 2,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Church | Cinder Bank, Netherton | 200 yd | |
| TG's Diner | 56-57 Blowers Green Road, Dudley | 562 yd | |
| Peartree Cafe | Hulbert Drive, Grazebrook Industrial Park | 571 yd | |
| Paul's Cookshop | 9A Halesowen Road, Netherton | 666 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 15 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Tavern Bar and Grill | 50 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 236 yd | |
| The White Swan | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 514 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 514 yd | |
| Swan Bar and Grill | Baptist End Road, Netherton | 687 yd | |
| Netherton Sports and Social Club | 30 St Thomas Street, Netherton | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA FA Chinese Takeaway | 51 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 318 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 162 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 492 yd | |
| Netherton Fish Bar | 94 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 557 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious Desserts | 54 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 852 yd | |
| Panny's Plaice Fish And Chips | 131 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKA News & Food | 118 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Hillcrest School And Community College SIMMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Buffery Park PARADISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Netherton Park GREAVES ROAD | grass pitches | 948 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.