Aston Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 8XR 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 Aston Road, Dudley, DY2 8XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 8XY, DY2 8UT, DY2 8XL, DY2 8XJ, DY2 8UR, DY2 8XT, DY2 8XH, DY2 8XN, DY2 8XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY2 8XR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 8XR, 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 | 33.1% | 43.3% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 40.5% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 42.9% | 48.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.3% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8XR this area, 31.5% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 31.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 17.7% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 40.6% | 38.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 35.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 29.3% | 25.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -55.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 66.3% | 64.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 19.3% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 64.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 24.4% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 3.2% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 43.7% | 6.5% | 37.2% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aston Road was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Netherton & Holly Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aston Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall and the 410th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-11-29 | £81,430 |
| 11 Aston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-04-07 | £182,649 |
| 22 Aston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2020-01-29 | £129,798 |
| 20 Aston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2015-12-17 | £184,597 |
| 19 Aston Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2009-03-04 | £236,252 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY2 8XR 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,743 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 | 241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery Highgate Road , Woodside DY2 0SN | 1out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kates Hill Primary School Peel Street , DY2 7HP | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,446 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 | 791 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octagon Food Bar | 18 Westley Street, Dudley | 257 yd | |
| TG's Diner | 56-57 Blowers Green Road, Dudley | 307 yd | |
| Arukah Sanctuary | Unit 3 Cleveland Street, Dudley | 444 yd | |
| Queens Cross Centre | Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road | 448 yd | |
| Cafe Plaza, Queens Cross Network | Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | 18 Queens Cross, Dudley | 183 yd | |
| Lamp Tavern | 116 High Street, Dudley | 390 yd | |
| Club Dudley | Waterloo Street, Dudley | 466 yd | |
| White Swan Public House | Holland Street, Dudley | 467 yd | |
| Three Crowns Tap House | 166 High Street, Dudley | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Pizza | 21 Queens Cross, Dudley | 183 yd | |
| Tasty Treats trading at The Queens Cross | 135 Wellington Road, Dudley | 324 yd | |
| NJ's Caribbean Takeaway | 82 High Street, Dudley | 589 yd | |
| Falaf & Halloumi | Abberley Street, Dudley | 620 yd | |
| Ocean Moss | Abberley Street, Dudley | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 164 High Street, Dudley | 618 yd | |
| Al Noor Supermarket | 47-51 Stafford Street, Dudley | 760 yd | |
| Post Office Food Trader | 66 High Street, Dudley | 794 yd | |
| Caribbean 1 Stop | 18 Trident Centre, High Street | 875 yd | |
| Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket | 33 King Street, Dudley | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only (Closed) Wellington Road | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Sutton School SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | 909 yd | |
| Active4Less (Dudley) STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 STORE UNDER 15 AND 16 WOLVERHAMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Grange Park HIMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Buffery Park PARADISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,055 yd |
| Pegasus Academy SCOTTS GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 175.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.