Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

RICHMOND ROAD, DY3 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, DY3 1BA.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DY3 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 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.

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

DY3 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Road, 0.5km from Mill Bank in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.

For families considering a move, DY3 1BA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00049465 (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 1BA. 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

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 227,500

6 sales · Mean £ 230,833

Semi-Detached

£ 222,475

2 sales · Mean £ 222,475

Detached

£ 260,000

2 sales · Mean £ 260,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY3 1BA has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Burglary19
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.3 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils0.5 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.6 km
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Cotwall End Primary School

Good416 pupils0.8 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils1.2 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Daves Fresh Bread & Cakes0.5 km
  • JCS Fruits and Veg0.5 km
  • Brownswall News & Mini Mart0.9 km
  • Extra Mega Bargains1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Brockswood Animal Sanctuary0.8 km
  • Lime0.3 km
  • Ann's Thai Restaurant at Bulls Head0.7 km
  • St Andrew's Church Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Humbugs Coffee and Craft0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Dudley Inn0.5 km
  • Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.7 km
  • Sedgley Sizzlers0.6 km
  • Mayflower Chinese0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Mount Pleasant Public House1.0 km
  • Sedgley Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The Swan Inn0.6 km
  • Montys Cafe and Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beacon Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.3 km
  • Tipton3.6 km
  • Dudley3.7 km