DY3 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Barley Close, 0.7km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 56.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00049442 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLEY CLOSE, DY3 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY CLOSE, DY3 1DR.
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
No single demographic signal dominates DY3 1DR — age 41, 79% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £126k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 56.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1DR. 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
£ 126,750
2 sales · Mean £ 126,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1DR has low crime rates — 19 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
Bramford Primary School
The Dormston School
Sycamore Short Stay School
Queen Victoria Primary School
Cotwall End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Beech Green Store1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.7 km
- Dudley Inn0.9 km
- New Kowloon House1.0 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Gornal & Sedgley Labour Club & Inst0.8 km
- Parkes Hall Social Club0.7 km
- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Jolly Crispin0.7 km
- Red Lion Inn1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Arcade Pharmacy1.0 km
- Bywaters Newsagents1.0 km
- Hadens Newsagents0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- The Health Factory Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Chambre Rose1.0 km
- Lime0.7 km
- Delixious0.9 km
- Black Country Wellbeing Centre0.9 km
- Cafe Casita0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beacon Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.1 km
- Tipton3.1 km
- Dudley3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31DR · Data under Open Government Licence