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.
RICHMOND ROAD, DY3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, DY3 1BA.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
The Dormston School
Woodsetton School
Beacon Hill Academy
Queen Victoria Primary School
Cotwall End Primary School
Bramford Primary School
Sycamore Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
- Coseley2.3 km
- Tipton3.6 km
- Dudley3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BA · Data under Open Government Licence