Cradley Road is in Netherton, Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 9TF is located in the Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cradley Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 9TE, DY2 9SL, DY2 9SQ, DY2 9SJ, DY2 9TD, DY2 9SG, DY2 9RX, DY2 9TB, DY2 9SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY2 9TF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.8% | 53.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 9TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 24.7% | 36.2% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 51.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 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 | 39.3% | 39.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 38.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 | 31.1% | 27.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 18% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 19.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97% | 92.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98% | 94.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cradley Road was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Netherton & Holly Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cradley Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall and the 377th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Cradley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-02 | £265,778 |
| 173 Cradley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-08-14 | £127,995 |
| 165 Cradley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-01-23 | £201,461 |
| 169 Cradley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2022-09-30 | £225,623 |
| 171 Cradley Road, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-11-30 | £209,990 |
DY2 9TF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY2 9TF 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherbrook Primary School Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley Wood Road , DY2 0DB | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corngreaves Academy Plant Street , B64 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddal Hill Primary School Trinity Street , B64 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Road Primary School Northfield Road , Netherton DY2 9ER | 1out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 4,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Coffee Shop | Salvation Army Hall | 510 yd | |
| La Brunch | 25a Newtown Lane | 637 yd | |
| Sandie's | 68 Reddal Hill Road | 680 yd | |
| Primrose Cafe | 53A Cradley Road, Netherton | 759 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Foxoak Street | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant And Castle | 250 Cradley Road, Netherton,, Dudley | 263 yd | |
| Cottage Spring | Bowling Green Road, Netherton | 402 yd | |
| The Woodman | 45 Saltwells Road, Netherton | 425 yd | |
| Cradley Heath Sports and Social Club | Cradley Heath Liberal Club, 60 Upper High Street | 638 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, 100 Reddal Hill Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan's Fish and Chips | 52 Reddal Hill Road | 680 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 69 Reddal Hill Road | 680 yd | |
| Sizzling Balti | 31 Upper High Street | 775 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 1 Foxoak Street | 832 yd | |
| Seawave Fish and chips | 142 Halesowen Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Saltwells Road, Netherton | 293 yd | |
| Aldi | Saltwells Road, Netherton | 663 yd | |
| Lidl | 301 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 675 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Foxoak Street | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley Wood Playing Fields SWALLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Netherbrook Primary School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Primrose Hill Playing Field GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Ashtree Playing Field ASHTREE MOUND PLAYING FIELDS ASHTREE MOUND PLAYING FIELDS HIGHLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Xtreme Fitness CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HALESOWEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Bearmore Playing Field BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.