Windmill Street Dudley
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11404906.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; Band D in Dudley costs £2,145 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 45% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bluebell Park, is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 219 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St James Medical Practice2, about 160 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 155 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (29% of about 910 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 off, Grange Road, Dudley: up to 6 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Former Appleyards Site, Dudley: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Dudley College site/ Wolverhampton Street, Dudley: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Royail Mail Sorting Office, Dudley: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Site at Wellington Road and Dock Lane, Dudley: up to 74 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Ednam House, 1 Ednam Road, Dudley: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- BT Telephone Exchange, Dudley: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Old Dock, Dudley: up to 111 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 219 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY1 2TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY1 3HL | 100% | 45% | 45% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 62 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nith Place Shavers End | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dudley Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Stafford Street Car Park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.7 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St James Medical Practice2 | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Briars Dental Practice | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Guest Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Sedgley Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bluebell Park 22 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Priory Park, Dudley, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 820 m (0.5 miles) east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Park, Dudley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| St James's Priory | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| 29 and 30, Wolverhampton Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Lime working remains in Dudley | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Dudley Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Victoria Park, Tipton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wren's Nest Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Kettle's Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Parkhead Locks | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Barrowhill Copse | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dudley College of Technology | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wrens Nest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Milking Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blowers Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pegasus Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Russells Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Roberts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's DY1 3AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Murrays Healthcare DY1 2BY | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Nisa Local DY1 3BJ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco Express DY1 3BT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2013 |
| Fairview Dairies DY1 2RT | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2014 |
| Ashbourne Care Home DY1 2RS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| St James's Church DY1 3JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2012 |
| Rainbow Cantonese Takeaway DY1 3DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| The Grange DY1 2AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 4 Good | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Dudley Drink Stop DY1 3AP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Princess fast foods DY1 3AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lifestyle DY1 3AP | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Feb 2026 |
| GeeZ Microbar & Pitstop DY1 3AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Volcano pizza and chicken DY1 3AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Londis, MFG Fuel Service Station DY1 3AW | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 14 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 50 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (73); On or near Occupation Street (17); On or near Nith Place (14); On or near Malthouse Drive (11); On or near Pebworth Grove (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 9% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
Attingham Drive · St James Terrace · Short Street · Northgate Close · The Shrubbery · Southgate Way · Patron Close · Pelham Drive · Occupation Street · Malthouse Drive · Westminster Close · Pebworth Grove
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.