DY3 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Westerdale Close, 0.3km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY3 1AR represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00049467 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERDALE CLOSE, DY3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERDALE CLOSE, DY3 1AR.
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
DY3 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% 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 DY3 1AR. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 243,500
6 sales · Mean £ 245,158
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1AR has low crime rates — 31 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
2 nearby- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.6 km
- Golden City0.5 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bramford Off Licence0.5 km
- Vicarage Food & Wine1.0 km
- Quality Meats0.7 km
- Bramford Stores0.5 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Parkes Hall Social Club0.5 km
- Bramford Arms0.5 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.5 km
- Coseley Tavern0.6 km
- Hurst Hill Labour Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Wolves Play Café1.0 km
- Sycamore Green Adventure Centre1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley1.5 km
- Tipton2.6 km
- Dudley3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31AR · Data under Open Government Licence