DY5 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charles Road, 0.2km from Birch Coppice in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, DY5 1AG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00049904 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLES ROAD, DY5 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES ROAD, DY5 1AG.
295
45
£ 36,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY5 1AG 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY5 1AG — age 45, 88% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1AG. The average age is 45.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 118,500
4 sales · Mean £ 130,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY5 1AG has low crime rates — 21 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
Quarry Bank Primary School
Dudley Wood Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Cradley CofE Primary School
Netherbrook Primary School
Brierley Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Mediterranean Pizza1.0 km
- Santa Fey1.0 km
- Saliya1.0 km
- Simpson Pizza1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- One Below1.0 km
- 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.8 km
- Best Price Mini Supermarket0.8 km
- Fairy Artistic Bakery0.5 km
- Murrays Healthcare0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brickmakers Arms0.9 km
- The Woodman1.0 km
- Dudley Water Sports Centre1.0 km
- Saltwells Inn0.5 km
- Waggon and Horses Public House0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Spice Tree0.5 km
- Saucy Sausage0.6 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Triple Two Coffee1.0 km
- The Crusty Cob1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath0.8 km
- Lye2.2 km
- Old Hill2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51AG · Data under Open Government Licence