DY3 1HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tipton Road, 0.5km from Mill Bank in Sedgley. Administratively it sits within Sedgley ward and the Dudley North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 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 81.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00049464 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIPTON ROAD, DY3 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIPTON ROAD, DY3 1HB.
280
49
£ 36,400 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
DY3 1HB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £169k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 81.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1HB. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 190,000
2 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Flat
£ 105,250
6 sales · Mean £ 103,708
Semi-Detached
£ 251,475
2 sales · Mean £ 251,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1HB has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
The Dormston School
Woodsetton School
Queen Victoria Primary School
Beacon Hill Academy
Cotwall End Primary School
Bramford Primary School
Sycamore Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Daves Fresh Bread & Cakes0.5 km
- JCS Fruits and Veg0.5 km
- Extra Mega Bargains0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Deakin-Jones Family Butchers0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Hurst Hill Labour Club1.0 km
- Mount Pleasant Public House0.9 km
- Sedgley Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Swan Inn0.6 km
- Montys Cafe and Wine Bar0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brockswood Animal Sanctuary0.9 km
- Lime0.3 km
- Ann's Thai Restaurant at Bulls Head0.6 km
- St Andrew's Church Community Cafe0.6 km
- Humbugs Coffee and Craft0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dudley Inn0.5 km
- Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
- Sedgley Sizzlers0.6 km
- Mayflower Chinese0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beacon Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.2 km
- Tipton3.5 km
- Dudley3.8 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: DY31HB · Data under Open Government Licence