Ashwood Crescent is in Dudley and in South Staffordshire district. DY3 4BH is located in the Himley & Swindon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashwood Crescent, Dudley, DY3 4BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY3 4BA, DY3 4BE, DY3 4BD, DY3 4BG, DY3 4BQ, DY3 4BS, DY3 4BJ, DY3 4BP, DY3 4BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY3 4BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 55.3% | 55.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 44.7% | 44.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY3 4BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19% | 31.7% | 12.7% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 53.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 4.9% | -10.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.2% | 69.8% | 38.6% | 48.4% | 21.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 24.9% | -12.7% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 3% | -18.8% | 12.7% | -9.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 DY3 4BH this area, 2.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 2.5% | -35.4% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 5.7% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 22.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 55.7% | 33.8% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 82.2% | -16.6% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashwood Crescent was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Himley & Swindon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashwood Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon and the 35th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashwood Crescent, Dudley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-05-28 | £383,386 |
| 1 Ashwood Crescent, Dudley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2021-03-25 | £374,445 |
| 3 Ashwood Crescent, Dudley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £287,500 | 2017-12-08 | £412,566 |
| 1 Ashwood Crescent, Dudley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £287,500 | 2017-11-24 | £414,214 |
| 5 Ashwood Crescent, Dudley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £280,000 | 2017-06-30 | £403,409 |
DY3 4BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Primary School Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Straits Primary School Longfellow Road , Lower Gornal DY3 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotwall End Primary School Cotwall End Road , Sedgley DY3 3YG | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Catholic Lane , Sedgley DY3 3UE | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Sedgley Road , Penn WV4 5LG | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombourne High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ | 2out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Centre (Home and Hospital PRU) Lawnswood Campus , Lawnswood Avenue WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 3,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Kitchen | 7 Baggeridge Craft Village, Gospel End | 297 yd | |
| Freedom Catering | Baggeridge Country Park, Fir Street | 576 yd | |
| The Coffee Corner Mark Butler Golf | Sedgley Golf Centre, Sandyfields Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Sedgley Golf Centre | Sandyfields Road, Sedgley | 1,009 yd | |
| J's Diner & Catering Services | Brettell Lane Industrial Estate, Brettell Lane | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summerhouse | 92 Gospel End Road, Gospel End | 386 yd | |
| Seven Stars | Gospel End Road, Sedgley | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgley Golf Centre SANDYFIELDS ROAD | golf | 931 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.