Ranscombe Drive is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY3 2NS is located in the Gornal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ranscombe Drive, Dudley, DY3 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY3 2NR, DY3 2NX, DY3 2NU, DY3 2PH, DY3 2NE, DY3 2NZ, DY3 2NP, DY3 2PA, DY3 2PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY3 2NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 52.5% | 52.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.2% | 39.1% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 43.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.5% | 38.4% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 40.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 DY3 2NS this area, 28.7% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 28.7% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95.7% | 87.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 98% 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% | 98% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranscombe Drive was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ranscombe Drive has the 37th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 474th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ranscombe Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-14 | £252,094 |
| 1A Ranscombe Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-07-17 | £364,220 |
| 2A Ranscombe Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-06-19 | £445,533 |
| 1B Ranscombe Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-04-21 | £187,787 |
| 1A Ranscombe Drive, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £124,999 | 2017-10-19 | £177,612 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hall Primary School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Straits Primary School Longfellow Road , Lower Gornal DY3 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,536 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 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,289 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 | 579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tea Cup | Garden Walk, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 216 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 11A Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 331 yd | |
| Oh Flopping Fiddlesticks | 21 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 436 yd | |
| Le Raj | 31-37 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 438 yd | |
| Mad Hatters of Dudley | 39 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gornal Athletic F C | Garden Walk, Lower Gornal | 98 yd | |
| Black Country Ales | 1 Redhall Road, Lower Gornal | 119 yd | |
| MNJ Pubs | 1 Redhall Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 135 yd | |
| Fountain | 8 Temple Street, Lower Gornal | 221 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fans Chinese Takeaway | 16 Redhall Road, Lower Gornal | 119 yd | |
| Bengal Flame | 50 Zoar Street, Lower Gornal | 201 yd | |
| Golden Garden | 51 Central Drive, Lower Gornal | 222 yd | |
| New Jasmine | 12 Abbey Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 317 yd | |
| The Village Fisheries | 15 Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 18 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 462 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gornal Athletic Football Club GARDEN WALK | grass pitches | 104 yd |
| Abbey St Recreation Ground ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Roberts Primary School ROBERT STREET | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Milking Bank Playing Fields BALMORAL VIEW | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 64.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.7% |
| 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.