Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

BRANDON CLOSE, DY3 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDON CLOSE, DY3 1BB.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour21
Burglary19
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils0.6 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.6 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.7 km
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Cotwall End Primary School

Good416 pupils0.7 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils1.2 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
hotel

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