Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HELMSDALE WAY, DY3 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELMSDALE WAY, DY3 1AP.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime12
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.4 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.7 km
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Hurst Hill Primary School

Good279 pupils0.8 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils1.1 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils1.2 km
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Queen Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement561 pupils1.2 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
restaurant

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