Zoar Street is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY3 2PA 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 Zoar Street, Dudley, DY3 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY3 2NU, DY3 2PE, DY3 2NX, DY3 2NT, DY3 2NZ, DY3 2NS, DY3 2HA, DY3 2ND, DY3 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY3 2PA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.4% | 49.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.6% | 32% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 47.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 36.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 44% | 35.8% | -8.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 21.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 20.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 20.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.9% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Zoar Street was 174.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.7% higher than the Gornal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Zoar Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gornal and the 94th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Zoar Street, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-07-04 | £689,645 |
| 18 Zoar Street, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-01-15 | £174,502 |
| 24 Zoar Street, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-06-03 | £138,281 |
| 19 Zoar Street, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-04-24 | £154,172 |
| 25 Zoar Street, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2019-11-14 | £121,802 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,608 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 | 31 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Infant School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA | - not rated | 31 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Roberts Primary School, Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 2out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Milking Bank Primary School , Aintree Way DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Straits Primary School Longfellow Road , Lower Gornal DY3 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic School Burton Road , DY1 3BY | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The High Arcal School High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,298 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 , Lower Gornal DY3 2AU | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Park Community School Meadow Road , DUDLEY DY1 3JY | - not rated | 2,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Cafe | 11A Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 235 yd | |
| Oh Flopping Fiddlesticks | 21 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 337 yd | |
| Le Raj | 31-37 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 340 yd | |
| Mad Hatters of Dudley | 39 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 392 yd | |
| The Tea Cup | Garden Walk, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNJ Pubs | 1 Redhall Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 95 yd | |
| Black Country Ales | 1 Redhall Road, Lower Gornal | 99 yd | |
| Fountain | 8 Temple Street, Lower Gornal | 157 yd | |
| Darby And Joan Club | Abbey Street, Lower Gornal | 208 yd | |
| Gornal Athletic F C | Garden Walk, Lower Gornal | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Flame | 50 Zoar Street, Lower Gornal | 7 yd | |
| Fans Chinese Takeaway | 16 Redhall Road, Lower Gornal | 99 yd | |
| New Jasmine | 12 Abbey Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 215 yd | |
| The Village Fisheries | 15 Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 235 yd | |
| Mrs B's Deli and Sandwich Bar | 30 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 18 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 353 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey St Recreation Ground ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 126 yd |
| Gornal Athletic Football Club GARDEN WALK | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Roberts Primary School ROBERT STREET | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Baggeridge Social Welfare Centre THE STRAITS | 988 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.