Adshead Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 8ST 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 Adshead Road, Dudley, DY2 8ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 8SX, DY2 8SP, DY2 8LA, DY2 8SU, DY2 8SS, DY2 8JR, DY2 8JX, DY2 8SY, DY2 8TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY2 8ST 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 | 51% | 49.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 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.
In the immediate area around DY2 8ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 36.5% | 43.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 41% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.7% | 34.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 41.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.5% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 8ST this area, 32% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 32% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 19.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 19.7% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 68.1% | 59.8% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 85.5% | 84.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 84.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.6% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adshead Road was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the St. James's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adshead Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St. James's and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Adshead Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2023-08-07 | £226,955 |
| 37 Adshead Road, Dudley, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-07 | £407,258 |
| 36 Adshead Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-09-29 | £186,881 |
| 32 Adshead Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2010-11-15 | £185,292 |
| 44 Adshead Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-09-17 | £246,678 |
DY2 8ST 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kates Hill Primary School Peel Street , DY2 7HP | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,462 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 | 1,611 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,292 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 | 487 yd | |
| Café Duncan, Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre | Constitution Hill, Dudley | 631 yd | |
| Planet Play at Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre | Constitution Hill, Dudley | 631 yd | |
| African Caribbean Community Network | Abberley Street Centre, Abberley Street | 723 yd | |
| TG's Diner | 56-57 Blowers Green Road, Dudley | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Inn | 2 Buffery Road, Dudley | 552 yd | |
| Hope Tavern Bar and Grill | 50 Cinder Bank, Netherton | 813 yd | |
| Bottle & Cork | 1-2 New Mill Street, Dudley | 828 yd | |
| Lamp Tavern | 116 High Street, Dudley | 829 yd | |
| Ye Olde Foundry | 42 King Street, Dudley | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Fish Bar | 162 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 551 yd | |
| The Castle Fryer | 75 Dixons Green Road, Dudley | 700 yd | |
| Falaf & Halloumi | Abberley Street, Dudley | 708 yd | |
| Ocean Moss | Abberley Street, Dudley | 708 yd | |
| NJ's Caribbean Takeaway | 82 High Street, Dudley | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket | 33 King Street, Dudley | 847 yd | |
| Post Office Food Trader | 66 High Street, Dudley | 853 yd | |
| Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley | 888 yd | |
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 931 yd | |
| Iceland | 32 Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Buffery Park PARADISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 272 yd |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Kates Hill Primary School PEEL STREET | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Sledmere Playing Fields PARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.