DY3 1BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Eton Close, 0.4km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY3 1BU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00049474 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ETON CLOSE, DY3 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ETON CLOSE, DY3 1BU.
285
53
£ 36,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY3 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY3 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 53, 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 1BU. The average age is 53.4. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 248,500
2 sales · Mean £ 248,500
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1BU has low crime rates — 29 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
11 nearby- Bramford Stores0.7 km
- Bramford Off Licence0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Old Park Mini Market1.0 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bramford Arms0.7 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.7 km
- Coseley Tavern0.9 km
- Hurst Hill Labour Club1.0 km
- Gornal & Sedgley Labour Club & Inst1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 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
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Lime1.0 km
- Cafe Casita1.0 km
- Pentecostal Church0.9 km
- Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.7 km
- Owd Parch Caff1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Beech Green Store0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley1.9 km
- Tipton2.8 km
- Dudley3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BU · Data under Open Government Licence