The Spinney is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY3 2RD 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 The Spinney, Dudley, DY3 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY3 2PZ, DY3 2RB, DY3 2QA, DY3 2RA, DY3 2RH, DY3 2RU, DY3 2RJ, DY3 2QD, DY3 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY3 2RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 DY3 2RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 26.9% | 27.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 51.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 31.8% | 43.7% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 34.8% | -8.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 21.2% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 96.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 99.3% | 95% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 98.3% | 95% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Spinney was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Gornal average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Spinney has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gornal and the 390th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Spinney, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-17 | £237,919 |
| 11 The Spinney, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2023-03-31 | £269,500 |
| 9 The Spinney, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-02 | £216,306 |
| 1 The Spinney, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-02-26 | £259,876 |
| 11 The Spinney, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2019-10-25 | £242,738 |
DY3 2RD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,640 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 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School High Street , Pensnett DY5 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,011 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 | 3,681 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 | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 3,155 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 | 402 yd | |
| Mad Hatters of Dudley | 39 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 437 yd | |
| Le Raj | 31-37 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 438 yd | |
| Oh Flopping Fiddlesticks | 21 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 439 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 11A Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Ways Inn | 375 Himley Road, Dudley | 87 yd | |
| The Bush Inn | 52 Summit Place, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 376 yd | |
| Gornal Athletic F C | Garden Walk, Lower Gornal | 436 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 444 yd | |
| The Forge | 32 Chase Road, Lower Gornal | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapri | 404 Himley Road, Dudley | 191 yd | |
| Golden Garden | 51 Central Drive, Lower Gornal | 359 yd | |
| The Village Fisheries | 15 Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 444 yd | |
| New Jasmine | 12 Abbey Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 457 yd | |
| Mrs B's Deli and Sandwich Bar | 30 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 18 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gornal Athletic Football Club GARDEN WALK | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Abbey St Recreation Ground ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Baggeridge Social Welfare Centre THE STRAITS | 1,037 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.