Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

BARLEY CLOSE, DY3 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY CLOSE, DY3 1DR.

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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
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.2 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.2 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.8 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils0.8 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils0.9 km
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Queen Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement561 pupils1.0 km
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Cotwall End Primary School

Good416 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Beech Green Store1.0 km
fastfood

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
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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
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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

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

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