Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

CHEVENING CLOSE, DY3 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEVENING CLOSE, DY3 1BE.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY3 1BE spans multiple life stages — average age 49, 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 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chevening Close, 0.6km from Mill Bank in Sedgley. Administratively it sits within Sedgley ward and the Dudley North constituency.

For families considering a move, DY3 1BE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00049464 (shared with 16 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 1BE. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 265,000

4 sales · Mean £ 253,750

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

DY3 1BE has low crime rates — 25 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 offences63
Burglary14
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.3 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils0.5 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.5 km
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Queen Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.7 km
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Cotwall End Primary School

Good416 pupils0.9 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils1.1 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils1.2 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 Mart1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Deakin-Jones Family Butchers0.5 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Britannia Inn1.0 km
  • Sedgley Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Swan Inn0.7 km
  • Montys Cafe and Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • + 8 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 Craft0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Dudley Inn0.5 km
  • Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.7 km
  • Sedgley Sizzlers0.7 km
  • Mayflower Chinese0.8 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

  • Coseley2.2 km
  • Tipton3.5 km
  • Dudley3.7 km