Dudley vs Wyre Forest
A side-by-side comparison of the Dudley and Wyre Forestlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Dudley is the more populous; council tax is lower in Dudley; Wyre Forest has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Dudley | Wyre Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 323,488 | 101,610 |
| Density | 3,302/km² | 520/km² |
| Deprivation | 11% in most-deprived 10% | 6% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,145 | £2,512 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 82% | 100% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 58% |
| Aged 65+ | 20% | 25% |