Swancote Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2BJ is located in the St. James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swancote Road, Dudley, DY1 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2BL, DY1 2BW, DY1 2BN, DY1 2BB, DY1 2BA, DY1 1RB, DY1 1UB, DY1 2BD, DY1 1RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY1 2BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 45.9% | 49.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 34.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 42.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.2% | 44% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 12.3% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around DY1 2BJ this area, 35% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 35% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 12.5% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 23.5% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 80.2% | 63.6% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 85.6% | 75.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 75.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 20.9% | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swancote Road was 174.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% higher than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swancote Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 97th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Swancote Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-19 | £120,940 |
| 32 Swancote Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-08-09 | £139,593 |
| 14 Swancote Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2017-06-02 | £145,485 |
| 14 Swancote Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2017-04-07 | £126,314 |
| 33 Swancote Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2017-03-16 | £126,504 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Cross Centre | Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road | 131 yd | |
| Cafe Plaza, Queens Cross Network | Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road | 131 yd | |
| Guru Nanak Singh Sabha Temple | 118 Wellington Road, Dudley | 172 yd | |
| The Lodge Carvery & Functions Hall | 45 Wellington Road, Dudley | 187 yd | |
| Arukah Sanctuary | Unit 3 Cleveland Street, Dudley | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan Public House | Holland Street, Dudley | 83 yd | |
| Club Dudley | Waterloo Street, Dudley | 87 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 18 Queens Cross, Dudley | 382 yd | |
| Lamp Tavern | 116 High Street, Dudley | 561 yd | |
| The Grange Pub | Grange Inn, Grange Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Shots | 3 Maughan Street, Dudley | 115 yd | |
| Down Town Pizzeria | 3B Maughan Street, Dudley | 115 yd | |
| Burgers Shakes N Cakes | 3A Maughan Street, Dudley | 116 yd | |
| Tasty Treats trading at The Queens Cross | 135 Wellington Road, Dudley | 234 yd | |
| Castle Pizza | 21 Queens Cross, Dudley | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 530 yd | |
| Dudley Drinks Stop | 93-94 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley | 619 yd | |
| Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley | 697 yd | |
| Post Office Food Trader | 66 High Street, Dudley | 913 yd | |
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Sutton School SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | 661 yd | |
| Dudley College (Castle View) Castle View | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Pegasus Academy SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| St James Academy ST. JAMES'S ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Priory Road 3G Football Complex PRIORY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 1,051 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.