Dusthouse Lane is in Tardebigge, Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B60 3AD is located in the Tardebigge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dusthouse Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, B60 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B60 3AD is primarily male, with 90.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 9.1% | -38.1% | 51.0% | -41.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 90.9% | 38.1% | 49.0% | 41.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B60 3AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 74.2% | 44.7% | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 12.9% | -40.3% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 22.4% | -28.7% | 48.4% | -26.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 40.1% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 24.3% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 20.3% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 19% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 24.2% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 81% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 88.1% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 87.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dusthouse Lane was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Avoncroft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dusthouse Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Avoncroft and the 121st highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piplars Cottage Dusthouse Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-05-03 | £762,347 |
| Piplars Cottage Dusthouse Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-03-25 | £719,873 |
| The Cottage Dusthouse Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2013-08-22 | £681,834 |
| Piplars Cottage Dusthouse Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2012-05-21 | £722,486 |
| Withybrook Cottage Dusthouse Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2007-12-13 | £997,564 |
| Other | 338 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tardebigge CofE First School Church Lane , Tardebigge B60 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charford First School Charford Road , Charford B60 3NH | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | 4out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 5,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 5,051 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finstall Village Hall | Alcester Road, Finstall | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.