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.
SWAN LANE, DY8 5TT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN LANE, DY8 5TT.
358
40
£ 40,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Wordsley School
Brook Primary School
Pens Meadow School
Hawbush Primary School
Dingle Community Primary School
Fairhaven Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Bromley Hills Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: DY85TT · Data under Open Government Licence