DY3 1BN is a safe, established residential area on High Arcal Drive, 0.5km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY3 1BN 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. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00049442 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ARCAL DRIVE, DY3 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ARCAL DRIVE, DY3 1BN.
327
41
£ 36,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY3 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1BN. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 232,000
3 sales · Mean £ 240,666
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1BN has low crime rates — 22 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
Queen Victoria Primary School
Hurst Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bramford Stores0.9 km
- Bramford Off Licence0.9 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Saver Express0.8 km
- Texaco0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bramford Arms0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.9 km
- Gornal & Sedgley Labour Club & Inst0.8 km
- Jolly Crispin0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Kim's Kitchen0.9 km
- New Kowloon House0.9 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
- Golden City0.9 km
- Gornal Dynasty0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Lime0.8 km
- Black Country Wellbeing Centre1.0 km
- Cafe Casita0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.9 km
- Pentecostal Church0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Beech Green Store0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.0 km
- Tipton3.0 km
- Dudley3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BN · Data under Open Government Licence