Quarry Bank
Dudley 025 · 5 sub-areas · 8,994 residents
Dudley 025 is a residential area within Dudley, home to around 9,000 people, with a noticeably affordable rent for the West Midlands. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £771 a month — well below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and owner-occupation is high, giving the area a settled, established feel compared to more transient parts of the borough.
Quarry Bank is a commuter neighbourhood within Dudley — train into Birmingham runs in around 39 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Quarry Bank?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £846 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Quarry Bank in Dudley
Living in Quarry Bank
This part of Dudley is solidly residential in character — the kind of area where most people own their home and have done for years. Owner-occupation sits at nearly 69%, which is well above the national average and points to a stable, community-rooted population rather than a high-turnover rental market. The streets here are quieter than inner-city Dudley, with greenspace reachable on foot for most residents within about 555 metres.
Rent is the headline draw. A two-bedroom home comes in at around £771 a month — significantly cheaper than the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Even a three-bedroom property averages just under £930 a month, which would be considered modest pricing in most English cities. Rents did rise around 7.5% in the past year, so the affordability gap with national benchmarks is narrowing, but the area remains competitive. If you're buying, the median sale price is around £216,000, and the average deposit takes about 3.5 years to save — one of the more achievable timelines in England.
The population is fairly evenly spread across age groups, with families making up a meaningful share — around one in five households is a couple with children. About 28% of households are single-person, slightly below the national norm. The community is predominantly UK-born, at over 95%, with an ethnic diversity index of 18.1 — markedly lower than Dudley's urban core.
For getting around, most residents drive — nearly 67% commute by car, and public transport use is low at under 5%. Birmingham is reachable in around 39 minutes by public transport, which makes this workable as a commuter base. The nearest rail station is roughly 1 km away, about a 12-minute walk. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Dudley 025 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, owner-occupied residential area with genuinely low rents and a stable community feel. The trade-off is limited public transport and a below-average share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. It suits people who drive, want affordable housing, and aren't dependent on fast rail or tram links.
- What is the rent in Dudley 025?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £603 a month, a two-bedroom around £771, and a three-bedroom about £928. These are among the more affordable figures in the West Midlands. Rents rose around 7.5% in the past year, so expect gradual increases.
- Is Dudley 025 safe?
- The crime rate is around 79.7 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — broadly in line with the UK national average. It's neither notably safe nor notably risky. Checking street-level crime data for specific roads you're considering is a sensible step before moving.
- What's the commute from Dudley 025 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport, Birmingham is reachable in around 39 minutes. The nearest rail station is about 1 km away — roughly a 12-minute walk. Most residents drive, with nearly 67% commuting by car, so journey times by road will vary.
- Who lives in Dudley 025?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — nearly 69% own their home. The population is spread fairly evenly across all age groups, with families making up a notable share. Around one in five households is a couple with children. It's a predominantly UK-born community with lower-than-average graduate qualification rates.
- What schools are near Dudley 025?
- There are 70 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. With a wide choice of schools available, individual research into each is worthwhile.
- How does the cost of living in Dudley 025 compare to the rest of the UK?
- Rent is well below the UK median. A two-bedroom home at around £771 a month compares favourably to the national median of roughly £1,200. The median sale price of around £216,000 and a deposit savings timeline of about 3.5 years also sit at the more accessible end of the English market.