WELCOME TO ALL ABOUT DUDLEY BOROUGH

This website has been developed to make data on Dudley Borough available to everyone.  It contains a range of resources, reports and information which help describe the population and place across a variety of topic areas and perspectives.

To get started take a look at the Featured Pages and Recent News items at the bottom of this page, get an overview of Dudley on The Borough page, or browse through the available Publications.  The site will continue to be updated and expanded so pay attention to the News page to keep up with the latest changes.

Please let us know what other content you would find useful and any suggestions for improvements.  You can feedback using our Contact Us page.

FEATURED PAGES

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) provides an overview of the needs of local residents and intelligence to Dudley Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB). This supports the Board to fulfil its responsibility for improving the health and wellbeing of all Dudley Borough residents and reducing inequalities.

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Census 2021

The first Census 2021 results showed that Dudley had an estimated population of 323,500 on Census Day, 21 March 2022, a 3.4% increase on the number in 2011. Information is available on the results from Census 2021 along with summaries by topic and ways to access census data.

Dudley Borough in Numbers

The Dudley Borough In Numbers infographic gives a visual representation of facts and figures about the borough.  It features key aspects of the area including population, housing, the environment, employment education, health and tourism. An updated version for April 2024 is now available.    

Recent News

Children in Numbers

An updated version of the Dudley Borough in Numbers infographic on children is now available. The infographic gives a visual representation of facts and figures about the borough across a range of key topics.

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Dudley Serious Violence Needs Assessment

The Serious Violence Duty was introduced to ensure relevant services in local areas work together and plan to prevent and reduce serious violence. Partners in Dudley have conducted a Serious Violence Needs Assessment to inform our actions.

Children's Needs Assessments

Children Needs Assessments have been published covering those aged 0 to 5 and 5 to 25 years old, as part of Dudley Council work with partners, stakeholders, community groups, schools and residents to build a new ‘Child Friendly Dudley’.