Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HIMLEY ROAD, DY1 2RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIMLEY ROAD, DY1 2RG.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY1 2RG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DY1 2RG has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY1 2RG is a safe, established residential area on Himley Road, 0.1km from Eve Hill in Dudley (Dudley). Administratively it sits within Castle and Priory ward and the Dudley North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY1 2RG is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DY1 2RG are sourced from Output Area E00181831 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY1 2RG. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean15.8%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DY1 2RG is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences143
Shoplifting46
Other theft33
Vehicle crime24
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)

Requires Improvement642 pupils0.2 km
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St James Academy

Requires Improvement761 pupils0.4 km
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Priory Primary School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Milner Catholic College

Good862 pupils0.8 km
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Blowers Green Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils1.0 km
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Milking Bank Primary School

Good458 pupils1.1 km
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Sutton School

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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Pegasus Academy

Requires Improvement596 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Hilly House0.7 km
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • The Court House1.0 km
  • The Full Moon0.9 km
  • The Grange Pub0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • M & D Exotic Fishmongers0.8 km
  • Dudley Halal Butchers Limited0.4 km
  • Londis, MFG Fuel Service Station0.2 km
  • The Cake Shop0.5 km
  • Bill's General Store0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Bake N Butty0.9 km
  • Café Mino0.9 km
  • Charlton House Bar/Restaurant0.9 km
  • DMC Motorcycles0.8 km
  • The Lodge Carvery & Functions Hall0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Dudley Drinks Stop0.2 km
  • Al Noor Supermarket0.4 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Caribbean 1 Stop0.9 km
  • Post Office Food Trader0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Aquarius Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Chaiiwala1.0 km
  • Five Star Caterers0.5 km
  • New Capital UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Pizza Italy0.6 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley0.8 km
  • Tipton2.9 km
  • Dudley Port3.4 km