DY3 1AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Helmsdale Way, 0.3km from Coppice, The in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY3 1AP represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00049467 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELMSDALE WAY, DY3 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELMSDALE WAY, DY3 1AP.
259
50
£ 37,500 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY3 1AP — age 50, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 DY3 1AP. The average age is 50.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1AP has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bramford Primary School
Woodsetton School
Beacon Hill Academy
Hurst Hill Primary School
Sycamore Short Stay School
The Dormston School
Queen Victoria Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Golden City0.5 km
- Lai Do1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bramford Off Licence0.5 km
- HQ Convenience1.0 km
- Vicarage Food & Wine1.0 km
- Quality Meats0.6 km
- Bramford Stores0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Parkes Hall Social Club0.6 km
- Bramford Arms0.5 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.5 km
- Coseley Tavern0.5 km
- Hurst Hill Labour Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Ronny's Spice1.0 km
- Wolves Play Café0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley1.4 km
- Tipton2.6 km
- Dudley3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31AP · Data under Open Government Licence