Living in Dudley
Dudley is a city in West Midlands (England), United Kingdom, home to 319,419 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 30%, #116 of 387), movers on a budget (top 33%, #127 of 388), business owners (top 39%, #150 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dudley
- It is part of Greater Birmingham, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 39 min and sets around 15:56; in late June it sets around 21:35.
How Dudley ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In West Midlands (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #330 of 378 | #24 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #179 of 387 | #20 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #303 of 378 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #325 of 378 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #242 of 378 | #18 of 30 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 46 | #280 of 378 | #22 of 30 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #245 of 387 | #18 of 30 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #278 of 368 | #24 of 30 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #268 of 367 | #23 of 30 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #290 of 362 | #22 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #116 of 387 | #8 of 30 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #229 of 368 | #20 of 30 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #157 of 361 | #10 of 30 | Map |
| Student | 28 | #240 of 354 | #15 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #173 of 378 | #20 of 30 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #127 of 388 | #12 of 30 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #243 of 363 | #15 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 42 | #306 of 387 | #24 of 30 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #251 of 378 | #19 of 30 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 33 | #311 of 388 | #24 of 30 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #291 of 388 | #18 of 30 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #265 of 388 | #23 of 30 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #133 of 388 | #13 of 30 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #248 of 388 | #21 of 30 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #315 of 388 | #23 of 30 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #150 of 388 | #14 of 30 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #168 of 368 | #12 of 30 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sandwell 8 km
- Wolverhampton 11 km
- Walsall 15 km
- Bromsgrove 15 km
- South Staffordshire 15 km
- Wyre Forest 16 km
- Birmingham 16 km
- Solihull 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.