DY3 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Algar Grange, 0.5km from Mill Bank in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, down 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00049465 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALGAR GRANGE, DY3 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALGAR GRANGE, DY3 1AE.
314
48
£ 36,200 /yr
55%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY3 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £229k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1AE. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 230,000
10 sales · Mean £ 242,475
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1AE has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
The Dormston School
Queen Victoria Primary School
Woodsetton School
Beacon Hill Academy
Cotwall End Primary School
Bramford Primary School
Sycamore Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Daves Fresh Bread & Cakes0.4 km
- JCS Fruits and Veg0.4 km
- Brownswall News & Mini Mart0.8 km
- Extra Mega Bargains0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Brockswood Animal Sanctuary0.7 km
- Lime0.2 km
- Ann's Thai Restaurant at Bulls Head0.6 km
- St Andrew's Church Community Cafe0.6 km
- Humbugs Coffee and Craft0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dudley Inn0.4 km
- Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
- Sedgley Sizzlers0.5 km
- Mayflower Chinese0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mount Pleasant Public House0.9 km
- Sedgley Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Swan Inn0.5 km
- Montys Cafe and Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Crown Inn0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beacon Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.4 km
- Tipton3.6 km
- Dudley3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31AE · Data under Open Government Licence