Simeons Walk is in Brierley Hill and in Dudley district. DY5 2EL is located in the Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Simeons Walk, Brierley Hill, DY5 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY5 2EP, DY5 2EH, DY5 2ER, DY5 2EN, DY5 2HQ, DY5 2EW, DY5 2HG, DY5 2ES, DY5 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY5 2EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 53% | 49.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47% | 50.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 DY5 2EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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 | 21.6% | 22.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 64.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (70.5%) 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 | 43.8% | 32.2% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 25.8% | 9.5% | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 23% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 21% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 19.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.1% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.1% | 99.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 99.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Simeons Walk was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Lye & Stourbridge North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Simeons Walk has the 31st lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North and the 459th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Simeons Walk, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2023-08-07 | £374,735 |
| 9 Simeons Walk, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-02-28 | £204,795 |
| 11 Simeons Walk, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2021-06-01 | £143,346 |
| 11 Simeons Walk, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-12-18 | £124,879 |
| 1 Simeons Walk, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-05-17 | £274,242 |
DY5 2EL 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorns Primary School Thorns Road , Quarry Bank DY5 2JY | 2out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Mount Pleasant , Quarry Bank DY5 2YN | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Bank Primary School High Street , Quarry Bank DY5 2AD | 2out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollescote Primary School Drummond Road , Wollescote DY9 8YA | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withymoor Primary School Gayfield Avenue , Off Turners Lane DY5 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Diner | 45 Stour Vale Road, Lye | 408 yd | |
| Loz's Little Kitchen | Sargeant Turner Trading Estate, Bromley Street | 549 yd | |
| The Secret Garden Cafe | Unit 9, Embassy Trading Estate | 706 yd | |
| Tiffins Restaurant Ltd | 42 Dudley Road, Lye | 745 yd | |
| Iso Sushi Wok & Grill | 40 Dudley Road, Lye,, Stourbridge | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Koyla Kitchen | 174 Thorns Road, Quarry Bank | 607 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 16B New Street, Quarry Bank | 938 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses Woodfire | Cradley Forge, Quarry Bank | 1,032 yd | |
| The Windsor Castle Inn | 5 Stourbridge Road, Lye | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netchix and Grill | Unit 3, Lye Business Centre, Enterprise Drive, Lye | 292 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | James Scott Road, Cradley | 655 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 5 Forge Retail Park, Dudley Road, Lye | 700 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Forge Retail Park | 705 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 84 Dudley Road, Lye | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Lye | 678 yd | |
| Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye | 842 yd | |
| Post Office Lye | 36 High Street, Lye | 868 yd | |
| Lye International Food Store | 174 High Street, Lye | 906 yd | |
| Singh Newsmarket | 206-208 High Street, Lye | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Park PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Brierley Hill) THORNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Thorns Primary School THORNS ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Thorns Leisure Centre/Thorns Collegiate Academy STOCKWELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 871 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.