DY3 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bosworth Close, 0.1km 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 1BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00049475 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSWORTH CLOSE, DY3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSWORTH CLOSE, DY3 1BJ.
308
51
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY3 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in DY3 1BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1BJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 229,500
8 sales · Mean £ 237,118
Flat
£ 56,000
2 sales · Mean £ 56,000
Terraced
£ 127,500
5 sales · Mean £ 129,300
Semi-Detached
£ 192,000
1 sales · Mean £ 192,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1BJ has low crime rates — 24 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
Bramford Primary School
Woodsetton School
Beacon Hill Academy
Sycamore Short Stay School
Hurst Hill Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Wrens Nest Primary School
The Dormston School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Old Park Mini Market0.9 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
- Bramford Stores0.5 km
- Bramford Off Licence0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Cottage Spring0.2 km
- Bramford Arms0.5 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.6 km
- Coseley Tavern0.9 km
- Parkes Hall Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Pentecostal Church1.0 km
- Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.7 km
- Owd Parch Caff0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Beech Green Store0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden City0.6 km
- Milan's Caribbean Takeaway0.8 km
- Kim's Kitchen0.8 km
- New Kowloon House0.8 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley1.7 km
- Tipton2.6 km
- Dudley3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BJ · Data under Open Government Licence