Musk Lane is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY3 2UG 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 Musk Lane, Dudley, DY3 2UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY3 2UT, DY3 2UY, DY3 2UF, DY3 2UU, DY3 2UE, DY3 2UB, DY3 2XA, DY3 2TL, DY3 2UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY3 2UG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 34.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 32.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 16.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.5% | 31.5% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 19.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 2UG this area, 31.8% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 31.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 10% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 19.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 93.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 99.6% | 93.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 95% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Musk Lane was 306.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 369.1% higher than the Gornal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Musk Lane has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gornal and the 35th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Musk Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-27 | £320,957 |
| 5 Musk Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-08 | £204,914 |
| 3 Musk Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-07-25 | £327,154 |
| 17 Musk Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £172,250 | 2016-08-12 | £259,795 |
| 3 Musk Lane, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £214,950 | 2016-07-22 | £326,646 |
DY3 2UG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY3 2UG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 5,106 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 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Straits Primary School Longfellow Road , Lower Gornal DY3 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,898 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 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,897 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 | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,525 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 | 2,804 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 2,836 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Hatters of Dudley | 39 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 153 yd | |
| Le Raj | 31-37 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 190 yd | |
| Oh Flopping Fiddlesticks | 21 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 192 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 11A Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 290 yd | |
| The Tea Cup | Garden Walk, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | 2-3 Wakelams Fold, Lower Gornal | 73 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 290 yd | |
| The Bush Inn | 52 Summit Place, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 303 yd | |
| Darby And Joan Club | Abbey Street, Lower Gornal | 303 yd | |
| Five Ways Inn | 375 Himley Road, Dudley | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs B's Deli and Sandwich Bar | 30 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 162 yd | |
| Golden Oriental | 56 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 162 yd | |
| Gornal Fryer | 2 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 162 yd | |
| The Village Fisheries | 15 Abbey Road, Lower Gornal | 290 yd | |
| New Jasmine | 12 Abbey Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 18 Louise Street, Lower Gornal | 162 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey St Recreation Ground ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Baggeridge Social Welfare Centre THE STRAITS | 531 yd | |
| Gornal Athletic Football Club GARDEN WALK | grass pitches | 649 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.