DY3 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marlborough Road, 0.3km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY3 1BH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00049475 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH ROAD, DY3 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, DY3 1BH.
308
51
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY3 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DY3 1BH has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1BH. The average age is 50.7. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 134,250
2 sales · Mean £ 134,250
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1BH has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodsetton School
Beacon Hill Academy
Bramford Primary School
Sycamore Short Stay School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
The Dormston School
Hurst Hill Primary School
Queen Victoria Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bramford Stores0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Old Park Mini Market1.0 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
- Saver Express1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bramford Arms0.6 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.7 km
- Coseley Tavern0.9 km
- Hurst Hill Labour Club1.0 km
- Jolly Crispin1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Kim's Kitchen0.9 km
- New Kowloon House0.8 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- Golden City0.7 km
- Milan's Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Pentecostal Church1.0 km
- Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.8 km
- Owd Parch Caff1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Beech Green Store0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley1.8 km
- Tipton2.8 km
- Dudley3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BH · Data under Open Government Licence