Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

SWAN LANE, DY8 5TT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN LANE, DY8 5TT.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DY8 5TT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY8 5TT is a safe, established residential area on Swan Lane, 0.2km from Buckpool in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Wordsley ward and the Dudley South constituency.

For families considering a move, DY8 5TT represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 5TT are sourced from Output Area E00050166 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 5TT. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY8 5TT has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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The Wordsley School

Good841 pupils0.1 km
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Brook Primary School

Good404 pupils0.6 km
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Pens Meadow School

Good111 pupils0.6 km
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Hawbush Primary School

Requires Improvement271 pupils0.7 km
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Dingle Community Primary School

Good182 pupils0.9 km
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Fairhaven Primary School

Requires Improvement297 pupils1.1 km
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Amblecote Primary School

Good297 pupils1.2 km
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Bromley Hills Primary School

Good311 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Bird In Hand0.5 km
  • The Robin Hood Inn0.9 km
  • Samson And Lion Public House0.1 km
  • The High Acres0.9 km
  • The Maverick Drinking House1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Hong Kong House0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Wordsley Chippy0.7 km
  • Wordsley Tandoori0.8 km
  • Ocean Boat0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Indiluxe Restaurant0.9 km
  • Amblecote Community Church0.9 km
  • Dingle Community Centre0.9 km
  • Holy Trinity Church & Hall0.7 km
  • Red Cone0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Days Newsagents0.9 km
  • Londis Village Stores0.9 km
  • Wine Ville0.9 km
  • Lad Chemist Ltd0.9 km
  • Moor Street Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rawson's Retreat0.9 km
  • The High Acres0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge2.4 km
  • Stourbridge Town2.6 km
  • Lye3.2 km