Vauxhall Gardens is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 8AH is located in the St. Thomas'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 Vauxhall Gardens, Dudley, DY2 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 8AU, DY2 8AT, DY2 8DP, DY2 8AJ, DY2 8AD, DY2 8AG, DY2 8AX, DY2 8DL, DY2 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY2 8AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.9% | 40.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 48% | 47.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 36.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 19.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 9% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 19.9% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 13.5% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 85.5% | 70.6% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 90.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 90.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vauxhall Gardens was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the St. James's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vauxhall Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St. James's and the 452nd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Vauxhall Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-08-21 | £241,881 |
| 25 Vauxhall Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-12-08 | £556,080 |
| 4 Vauxhall Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-08-20 | £319,003 |
| 24 Vauxhall Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-08-20 | £364,575 |
| 16 Vauxhall Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2020-07-17 | £224,650 |
DY2 8AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kates Hill Primary School Peel Street , DY2 7HP | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Hall Primary School Regent Road , Tividale B69 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Central Family Centre | Kates Hill And Sledmere Childrens Centre, Selborne Road | 597 yd | |
| Desi Village | 14 High View Street, Dudley | 1,011 yd | |
| Plot to Plate Community Cafe & Hub at Jasmine Road Community | 23 Jasmine Road, Dudley | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Inn | 2 Buffery Road, Dudley | 507 yd | |
| Starvalley Bar & Restaurant Ltd | 301A Dudley Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Wise | 121 New Rowley Road, Dudley | 72 yd | |
| The Castle Fryer | 75 Dixons Green Road, Dudley | 789 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 162 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 879 yd | |
| Henry's Kitchen | 139 Green Park Road, Dudley | 881 yd | |
| Starfish | 192a Regent Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op Midland | 190 Regent Road | 952 yd | |
| Kates Hill Superstore | 14 St Johns Road, Dudley | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Sledmere Playing Fields PARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Buffery Park PARADISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Kates Hill Primary School PEEL STREET | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Green Park Sports Complex GREEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.