Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

ROBIN HOOD ROAD, DY5 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBIN HOOD ROAD, DY5 1BB.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY5 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 44, DY5 1BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

DY5 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robin Hood Road, 0.2km from Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00049900 (shared with 6 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 DY5 1BB. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 161,000

3 sales · Mean £ 149,833

Detached

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around DY5 1BB is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting116
Violence and sexual offences99
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils0.7 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good194 pupils0.7 km
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Brierley Hill Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Withymoor Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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Thorns Collegiate Academy

Inadequate878 pupils1.3 km
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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils1.3 km
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Thorns Primary School

Requires Improvement189 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Hawthorne & Walker Butchers0.6 km
  • New St News, Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Quickstop0.8 km
  • Argos Extra0.8 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Costa (Next)0.8 km
  • Gather and Gather by CH&CO, Primark Disney Café, Primark0.7 km
  • Gloria Jean's Coffees Merryhill0.8 km
  • Saucy Sausage0.5 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • News2U, Lower Mall0.7 km
  • B&M Homestores0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Groves0.5 km
  • Batch'd0.7 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Burrito Kitchen0.7 km
  • China Town0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Corn Exchange Public House0.9 km
  • Abraham Darby0.7 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.5 km
  • Quarry Bank Social Club0.7 km
  • The Church Tavern0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.4 km
  • Lye2.1 km
  • Old Hill3.4 km