Bagleys Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY5 2PL is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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	45.9%	45.5%	-0.4%	51.0%	-5.5%
Male	54.1%	54.5%	0.4%	49.0%	5.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around DY5 2PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	50.3%	48.5%	-1.8%	37.9%	10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	20.8%	26%	5.2%	44.2%	-18.2%
Separated	5.2%	3%	-2.2%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	19.7%	18.9%	-0.8%	9.1%	9.8%
Widowed	4%	3.6%	-0.4%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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 (69.2%) 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	46.9%	36.2%	-10.7%	48.4%	-12.2%
Good health	40.3%	33%	-7.3%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	11.2%	21.3%	10.1%	12.7%	8.6%
Bad health	1.5%	9.6%	8.1%	4.0%	5.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 13.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.9%	25.1%	7.2%	18.2%	6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.2%	12.6%	-7.6%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	20.4%	1.9%	13.4%	7.0%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	6.6%	5.4%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	20.2%	18.6%	-1.6%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	20.2%	13.8%	-6.4%	33.8%	-20.0%
Other	1.7%	3%	1.3%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.5%	96.3%	-3.2%	81.4%	14.9%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	97.4%	98.9%	1.5%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	1%	0%	-1.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	1%	1.1%	0.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	98.9%	1.5%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.1%	76.7%	-5.6%
No passport held	28.9%	13.5%	15.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.1%	37.2%	9.9%
Christian	46.5%	46.2%	0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Bagleys Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bagleys Road was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the Amblecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bagleys Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote and the 213th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DY5 2PL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bagleys Road are based on 70 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dudley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bagleys Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY5 2PL

Average Price
£95,690

Semi-Detached
£103,064

Terraced
£98,647

Detached
£253,110

Flats/Maisonettes
£88,625

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bagleys Road

Average Price
£98,169

Semi-Detached
£102,170

Terraced
£106,760

Detached
£248,176

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,578

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bagleys Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Bagleys Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£65,000	2023-10-27	£65,782
36 Bagleys Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£90,000	2023-09-22	£90,538
14 Bagleys Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£65,000	2023-07-07	£66,717
22 Bagleys Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2023-03-03	£97,510
22 Bagleys Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£53,000	2022-09-06	£53,584

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY5 2PL

Employment

DY5 2PL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	64
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	11
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF	4out of 4	5,028 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peters Hill Primary School Peters Hill Road , Amblecote DY5 2QH	3out of 4	403 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR	- not rated	763 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorns Primary School Thorns Road , Quarry Bank DY5 2JY	2out of 4	1,101 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Withymoor Primary School Gayfield Avenue , Off Turners Lane DY5 2BH	3out of 4	1,462 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Pleasant Primary School Mount Pleasant , Quarry Bank DY5 2YN	3out of 4	1,748 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU	1out of 4	1,003 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX	4out of 4	1,337 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS	3out of 4	1,483 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX	3out of 4	1,896 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	2,795 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	1,617 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY	4out of 4	959 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND	- not rated	1,267 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	2,043 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA	- not rated	2,541 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	3,290 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jo Jo's Cafe	Bott Lane, Lye	457 yd
Rainbow Palace	168 Stourbridge Road, Lye	536 yd
Tastebuds	118 Stourbridge Road, Lye	536 yd
Tiffins Restaurant Ltd	42 Dudley Road, Lye	587 yd
Iso Sushi Wok & Grill	40 Dudley Road, Lye,, Stourbridge	611 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lye Cricket Club	Stourbridge Road, Lye	636 yd
Lye Town F C	Stourbridge Road, Lye	636 yd
The Windsor Castle Inn	5 Stourbridge Road, Lye	663 yd
The Birch Tree	Vicarage Road, Brierley Hill	673 yd
The Raven	64 Woods Lane, Quarry Bank	756 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roadhouse	209 Stourbridge Road, Lye	560 yd
Jasmine House	Unit 6, Woods Lane	616 yd
Caledonia Fish Bar	Unit 2, Woods Lane	616 yd
Khushboo Indian Takeaway	Unit 3, Woods Lane	616 yd
Subway	Unit 3, Forge Retail Park	624 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Dudley Road, Lye	711 yd
Sainsbury's	Filling Station, Turners Lane	735 yd
Sainsbury's	Sandringham Way, Brierley Hill	735 yd
Singh Newsmarket	206-208 High Street, Lye	833 yd
Post Office Lye	36 High Street, Lye	937 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Peters Hill Primary School PETERS HILL ROAD	grass pitches	465 yd
Lye Town Football Club Stourbridge Road	grass pitches	676 yd
Rufford Primary School BREDON AVENUE	grass pitches	720 yd
Fitness4Less (Brierley Hill) THORNS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	815 yd
Thorns Leisure Centre/Thorns Collegiate Academy STOCKWELL AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	937 yd
Thorns Primary School THORNS ROAD	grass pitches	1,032 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.