Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HIGH ARCAL DRIVE, DY3 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ARCAL DRIVE, DY3 1BN.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences51
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.1 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.2 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.7 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils0.8 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils1.0 km
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Queen Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement561 pupils1.1 km
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Hurst Hill Primary School

Good279 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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

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
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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