Himley Road Dudley
15 addresses across 13 postcodes (DY1,DY3), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 11404535.
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Dudley costs £2,145 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 140 to 178 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castle Meadows Surgery, about 340 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 2,550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Dudley in 2026-27: Band D £2,145 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,430 | £1,668 | £1,907 | £2,145 | £2,621 | £3,098 | £3,575 | £4,290 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (37% of about 1,990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adj 388, Himley Road, Dudley, DY3 2QA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Coopers Bank Road, Pensnett: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 48, ZOAR STREET, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2PA: up to 9 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- FIVE WAYS INN, 375, HIMLEY ROAD, DUDLEY, DY3 2PZ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 3 December 2026 to 7 December 2026: GAS TRANSPORTATION CO LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: Netomnia Limited, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 24 August 2026 to 9 October 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 27 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DY1 2TY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| DY1 2UY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY1 2GD | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| DY1 2GG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
| DY1 2RH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DY1 2SX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY1 2SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| DY1 2TX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| DY1 2UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY1 2UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| DY1 2UU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DY3 2PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY3 2PW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 140 m and 178 m above sea level (162 m on average); the ground rises about 38 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY1 2GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2GG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2SX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2TX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2TY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2UU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 2UY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY3 2PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY3 2PW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sovereign Drive Milking Bank | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dudley Bus Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gornal Wood Crematorium Car Park | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Meadows Surgery | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jhl Pharmacies | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Russells Hall Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Sedgley Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Samy Ltd - Overfield Road, Russells Hall | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.9 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 7.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm, a scheduled monument, 340 m south-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm | Scheduled monument | 340 m south-west |
| Priory Park, Dudley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Barrowhill Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Fens Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 15 |
10 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dudley: see them on the Dudley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milking Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Russells Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roberts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pegasus Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wrens Nest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Box Full of Happiness DY3 2PL | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Red Cow DY3 2PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Italian pizza kabab and pasta DY3 2QE | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (17); On or near Woodthorne Close (9); On or near Frome Close (9); On or near Grosvenor Road South (6); On or near Harcourt Drive (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DY1 2TY: 2 addresses
- DY1 2UY: 2 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- DY1 2GD: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- DY1 2GG: 1 address of 66 in the postcode
- DY1 2RH: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- DY1 2SX: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- DY1 2SZ: 1 address of 34 in the postcode
- DY1 2TX: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
- DY1 2UP: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- DY1 2UQ: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
- DY1 2UU: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- DY3 2PR: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
- DY3 2PW: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Harcourt Drive · Wistmans Close · Sovereign Drive · Glen Park Road · Yarner Close · Woodthorne Close · Montpellier Gardens · Grosvenor Road · Leighton Close · Grosvenor Road South · Oriel Close · Frome Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.