Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

THISTLE CLOSE, DY3 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLE CLOSE, DY3 1DS.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY3 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DY3 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 161.5% year-on-year.

home £169,950 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY3 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thistle Close, 0.7km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY3 1DS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 161.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00049472 (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 1DS. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 169,950

3 sales · Mean £ 148,316

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY3 1DS has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime9
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.2 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.2 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils0.8 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.8 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 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
  • Beech Green Store0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Dudley Inn0.9 km
  • Kim's Kitchen1.0 km
  • New Kowloon House0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Daves Fresh Bread & Cakes0.9 km
  • JCS Fruits and Veg0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Deakin-Jones Family Butchers0.9 km
  • Dudley Wine Store1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • The White Horse1.0 km
  • Jolly Crispin0.6 km
  • Sedgley Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The Cottage Spring0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Black Country Wellbeing Centre0.9 km
  • Cafe Casita0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.8 km
  • Pentecostal Church0.8 km
  • subway0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.1 km
  • Tipton3.1 km
  • Dudley3.3 km