Windsor Crescent is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 8HF 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 Windsor Crescent, Dudley, DY2 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 8JU, DY2 8EH, DY2 8JS, DY2 8JT, DY2 8EL, DY2 8EJ, DY2 8JY, DY2 8DH, DY2 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY2 8HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.3% | 41.4% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 43% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 7.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.7% | 42.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 22% | 14.4% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 DY2 8HF this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 29.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 13.3% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 18.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% | 26.9% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 24.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 76.9% | 61.5% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 90.8% | 83.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 83.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.8% | 6.5% | 26.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Crescent was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the St. James's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Crescent has the 20th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St. James's and the 288th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Windsor Crescent, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,100 | 2023-07-07 | £156,037 |
| 17 Windsor Crescent, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2016-06-08 | £143,562 |
| 17 Windsor Crescent, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2016-02-17 | £123,455 |
| 17 Windsor Crescent, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-05-08 | £101,151 |
| 19 Windsor Crescent, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2012-07-27 | £132,837 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY2 8HF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 781 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 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Road Primary School Northfield Road , Netherton DY2 9ER | 1out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kates Hill Primary School Peel Street , DY2 7HP | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton CofE Primary School Highbridge Road , Netherton DY2 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,999 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 | 1,894 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 | 1,969 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Other independent 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 | 594 yd | |
| Champions Church | Cinder Bank, Netherton | 736 yd | |
| Paul's Cookshop | 9A Halesowen Road, Netherton | 817 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 15 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 817 yd | |
| Jo's Cafe | 19 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Inn | 2 Buffery Road, Dudley | 581 yd | |
| The White Swan | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 628 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | 45 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 628 yd | |
| Hope Tavern Bar and Grill | 50 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 699 yd | |
| Swan Bar and Grill | Baptist End Road, Netherton | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Fish Bar | 162 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 253 yd | |
| Eat Wise | 121 New Rowley Road, Dudley | 609 yd | |
| FA FA Chinese Takeaway | 51 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 720 yd | |
| Netherton Fish Bar | 94 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 784 yd | |
| The Castle Fryer | 75 Dixons Green Road, Dudley | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKA News & Food | 118 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Buffery Park PARADISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Sledmere Playing Fields PARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Netherton Park GREAVES ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Hillcrest School And Community College SIMMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Kates Hill Primary School PEEL STREET | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.