Spring Parklands is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 2DN 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 Spring Parklands, Dudley, DY1 2DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 2DW, DY1 2DP, DY1 2DU, DY1 2DT, DY1 2DJ, DY1 2DH, DY1 2DL, DY2 0YA, DY1 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY1 2DN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 27.6% | 34% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 47.9% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 42.8% | 39.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 40.2% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 2DN this area, 39% 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 | 35% | 39% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 6.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 14.6% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 23.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3.7% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 42.2% | 39.4% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 36.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 28.5% | 30.3% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -51.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 57.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 57.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.9% | 26% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 57.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 31.2% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.9% | 2.3% | -28.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Hindu | 13.2% | 1.7% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 29.5% | 0.9% | 28.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Parklands was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Spring Parklands has the 4th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 113th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Spring Parklands, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-08-27 | £170,684 |
| 108 Spring Parklands, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-04-23 | £211,435 |
| 148 Spring Parklands, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-10-05 | £186,526 |
| 138 Spring Parklands, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-12-18 | £180,526 |
| 119 Spring Parklands, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-05-17 | £189,641 |
DY1 2DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery Highgate Road , Woodside DY2 0SN | 1out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | 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 | 6 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,222 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 | 1,983 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 | 52 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 989 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZabaZaba | 17 Waverley Street, Dudley | 246 yd | |
| Little Adventures Nursery | 174 Stourbridge Road, Dudley | 634 yd | |
| Queens Cross Centre | Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road | 682 yd | |
| Cafe Plaza, Queens Cross Network | Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road | 682 yd | |
| Guru Nanak Singh Sabha Temple | 118 Wellington Road, Dudley | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Dudley | Waterloo Street, Dudley | 584 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | Holland Street, Dudley | 617 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 18 Queens Cross, Dudley | 732 yd | |
| The King William | 16 Pensnett Road, Dudley | 759 yd | |
| Hilly House | 142 Himley Road, Dudley | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather Pizza | 106A Stourbridge Road, Dudley | 94 yd | |
| Tasty Treats trading at The Queens Cross | 135 Wellington Road, Dudley | 673 yd | |
| Hot Shots | 3 Maughan Street, Dudley | 711 yd | |
| Burgers Shakes N Cakes | 3A Maughan Street, Dudley | 715 yd | |
| Down Town Pizzeria | 3B Maughan Street, Dudley | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 73 Highgate Road, Dudley | 1,018 yd | |
| Aldi | Peartree Lane, Netherton | 1,049 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store | 2 Overfield Road, Dudley | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton School SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | 162 yd | |
| Pegasus Academy SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Russells Hall Open Space SPARROWHAWK FOLD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 993 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Woodside Community School And Childrens Centre Highgate Road | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Woodside Park AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 yd |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.