Holloway Street West is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY3 2DZ is located in the Gornal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holloway Street West, Dudley, DY3 2DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY3 2EF, DY3 2EE, DY3 2JE, DY3 2JB, DY3 2FD, DY3 2HL, DY3 2FE, DY3 2EA, DY3 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY3 2DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 36.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 43% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.5% | 45.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 20.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 98.6% | 99% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 99% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway Street West was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holloway Street West has the 28th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway Garage Holloway Street West, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-09 | £203,629 |
| Unit 1A Holloway Street West, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-10-19 | £440,727 |
| Unit Holloway Street West, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-12-17 | £243,741 |
| Unit 2 Holloway Street West, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 1999-08-03 | £203,504 |
DY3 2DZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Primary School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Straits Primary School Longfellow Road , Lower Gornal DY3 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Catholic Lane , Sedgley DY3 3UE | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotwall End Primary School Cotwall End Road , Sedgley DY3 3YG | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 3,023 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 | 3,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Wellbeing Centre | Vale Street, Upper Gornal | 541 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Limited | Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 586 yd | |
| Cafe Casita | 18 Clarence Street, Upper Gornal | 611 yd | |
| Lake Street Methodist Church | Lake Street, Lower Gornal | 639 yd | |
| Aashiqs Restaurant | 52 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gornal Conservative Club | 46 Hill Street, Upper Gornal | 309 yd | |
| The Mill | 6 Windmill Street, Upper Gornal | 330 yd | |
| The Chapel House | 28 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal | 423 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal | 472 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 109 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Delights | 1 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal | 472 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 104 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 586 yd | |
| Gornal Dynasty | 105 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 586 yd | |
| Kent's Tuck Inn | 2 The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 606 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 1 The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Vale Street Recreation Ground HILL STREET | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Roberts Primary School ROBERT STREET | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Abbey St Recreation Ground ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.