Swan Lane is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 5UB is located in the Brierley Hill & Wordsley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swan Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 5UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 5TY, DY8 5UG, DY8 5UJ, DY8 5UE, DY8 5UQ, DY8 5UD, DY8 5TU, DY8 5TT, DY8 5UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY8 5UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 51.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.8% | 48.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.6% | 41.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 38.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.3% | 40.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 7.1% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 27.7% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 17.3% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.8% | 14.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 97.9% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swan Lane was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Amblecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swan Lane has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote and the 279th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Swan Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2019-03-29 | £184,277 |
| 32 Swan Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2018-01-12 | £156,010 |
DY8 5UB 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawbush Primary School Hawbush Road , DY5 3NH | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Primary School George Street , Wordsley DY8 5YN | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dingle Community Primary School Madeley Road , DY6 8PF | 2out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhaven Primary School Barnett Lane , Wordsley DY8 5PY | 2out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amblecote Primary School School Drive , Amblecote DY8 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cone | Coffee House, Red House Glass Cone | 641 yd | |
| The Unicorn Centre | Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 806 yd | |
| Crystal Balti | 66 High Street, Wordsley | 884 yd | |
| Khatri's | 133 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 900 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church & Hall | Holy Trinity Church, High Street | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samson And Lion Public House | 138-140 Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley | 196 yd | |
| The Bird In Hand | 57 John Street, Wordsley | 563 yd | |
| The Glassworks | Camp Hill, Wordsley | 695 yd | |
| The Swan | 10 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 736 yd | |
| The Starving Rascal | 1 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Chippy | 23 Sandfield Road, Wordsley | 160 yd | |
| Ocean Boat Fish & Chips | 46 Camp Hill, Wordsley | 695 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | Unit 4, Kinver Street | 855 yd | |
| Wordsley Chippy | 106 High Street, Wordsley | 983 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 4 Platts Road, The Crystal Centre | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 120 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 900 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Crystal Centre, Audnam | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Road Open Space SWANFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| The Wordsley School BRIERLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Hawbush Primary School HAWBUSH ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| The Brook Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Pens Meadow School BRIERLEY HILL ROAD | 762 yd | |
| Dingle Community Primary School MADELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 83.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.