DY3 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Fir Tree Drive, 0.7km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY3 1DP 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 111.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00049442 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIR TREE DRIVE, DY3 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIR TREE DRIVE, DY3 1DP.
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 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 111.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1DP. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 159,950
17 sales · Mean £ 152,291
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1DP has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodsetton School
Beacon Hill Academy
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
The Dormston School
Queen Victoria Primary School
Bramford Primary School
Sycamore Short Stay School
Cotwall End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Sedgley Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Swan Inn0.9 km
- Gornal & Sedgley Labour Club & Inst0.8 km
- Parkes Hall Social Club0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Tasty Plaice1.0 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.8 km
- Dudley Inn0.8 km
- Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Humbugs Coffee and Craft0.9 km
- Chambre Rose0.9 km
- Lime0.6 km
- Delixious0.8 km
- Ann's Thai Restaurant at Bulls Head0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Hadens Newsagents0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Quality Meats1.0 km
- Sedgley Mini Markey0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beacon Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.1 km
- Tipton3.2 km
- Dudley3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31DP · Data under Open Government Licence