DY3 1BL 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 1BL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £57k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00049475 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH ROAD, DY3 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, DY3 1BL.
308
51
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY3 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 41% social renting, DY3 1BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1BL. 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
Flat
£ 57,000
1 sales · Mean £ 57,000
Terraced
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1BL has low crime rates — 26 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
Hurst Hill Primary School
The Dormston School
Wrens Nest Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bramford Stores0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Bramford Off Licence0.7 km
- Old Park Mini Market0.9 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bramford Arms0.6 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.7 km
- Coseley Tavern0.9 km
- Gornal & Sedgley Labour Club & Inst1.0 km
- Jolly Crispin1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Beech Green Store0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kim's Kitchen0.8 km
- New Kowloon House0.8 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- Golden City0.7 km
- Milan's Caribbean Takeaway0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe Casita1.0 km
- Pentecostal Church0.9 km
- Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.7 km
- Owd Parch Caff0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley1.8 km
- Tipton2.7 km
- Dudley3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BL · Data under Open Government Licence