DY3 1HL is a safe, established residential area on Queens Road, 0.4km from Mill Bank in Sedgley. Administratively it sits within Sedgley ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY3 1HL represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 17.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00049459 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS ROAD, DY3 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, DY3 1HL.
331
45
£ 36,400 /yr
56%
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
DY3 1HL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1HL. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 327,000
3 sales · Mean £ 323,000
Semi-Detached
£ 218,500
9 sales · Mean £ 232,904
Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 216,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY3 1HL is moderate at 54 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
Queen Victoria Primary School
The Dormston School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Woodsetton School
Beacon Hill Academy
Cotwall End Primary School
Hurst Hill Primary School
Bramford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Extra Mega Bargains0.7 km
- Local Express0.9 km
- Premier Woodcross Convenience Store0.7 km
- Hadens Newsagents0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mount Pleasant Public House0.6 km
- Sedgley Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Swan Inn0.6 km
- Sedgley Ex-Servicemens Club0.5 km
- Hurst Hill Labour Club0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Tasty Plaice0.5 km
- Dudley Inn0.5 km
- Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.3 km
- Sedgley Sizzlers0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Ann's Thai Restaurant at Bulls Head0.3 km
- St Andrew's Church Community Cafe0.3 km
- Humbugs Coffee and Craft0.5 km
- Chambre Rose0.5 km
- Lime0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beacon Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.0 km
- Tipton3.6 km
- Dudley4.2 km
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