DY3 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brandon Close, 0.6km from Modenhill in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY3 1BB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00049465 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANDON CLOSE, DY3 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDON CLOSE, DY3 1BB.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY3 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BB. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 236,000
7 sales · Mean £ 230,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1BB has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Beacon Hill Academy
Woodsetton School
Queen Victoria Primary School
Cotwall End Primary School
Sycamore Short Stay School
Bramford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Daves Fresh Bread & Cakes0.5 km
- JCS Fruits and Veg0.5 km
- Brownswall News & Mini Mart0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Deakin-Jones Family Butchers0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Sedgley Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Swan Inn0.6 km
- Montys Cafe and Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Crown Inn0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Brockswood Animal Sanctuary0.7 km
- Lime0.3 km
- Ann's Thai Restaurant at Bulls Head0.7 km
- St Andrew's Church Community Cafe0.7 km
- Humbugs Coffee and Craft0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Dudley Inn0.5 km
- Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.7 km
- Sedgley Sizzlers0.6 km
- Mayflower Chinese0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beacon Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.4 km
- Tipton3.6 km
- Dudley3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BB · Data under Open Government Licence