Authority → Dudley

Dudley Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Dudley in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

323,600

Population

8.5%

Unqualified

4.4%

Unemployment

£31,829

Salary

£231,636

Property

Quick answer: Dudley is a local authority in England. The population of Dudley is 323,600. The population per square mile of Dudley is 8,556. The average salary in Dudley is £31,829 per year. The average property price in Dudley is £231,636.


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Dudley Demographics


The population of Dudley is 323,600. The population per square mile of Dudley is 8,556. The population has increased by 1,200 in the past year. The population has increased by 22,400 since 1981.


There are more females in Dudley. They account for 50.8% of the population.


Dudley Employment


76.6% of the people in Dudley are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Dudley is 4.4%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Dudley Student Population


The student population of Dudley is 9,200. Students account for 23.9% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


82.1% of the people in Dudley have an NVQ1 qualification. 74.6% have an NVQ2 qualification. 53.4% have an NVQ3 qualification. 35.1% have an NVQ4 qualification.


8.5% of the people in Dudley have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Dudley Economy


There are 10,215 businesses in Dudley. 87.6% are micro businesses. 10.5% are small businesses. 1.6% are medium businesses. 0.3% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Dudley are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Dudley Salary


The average salary in Dudley is £31,829 per year. Males earn 10.2% more.


Salaries in Dudley are 4.66% less than the national average of £33,384.


Dudley Property


The average property price in Dudley is £231,636. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Dudley: £365,248 for detached houses. £236,765 for semi-detached houses. £197,344 for terrace houses. £127,188 for flats.