DY5 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on School Road, 0.3km from Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY5 1BD is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00049901 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL ROAD, DY5 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, DY5 1BD.
291
31
£ 36,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY5 1BD 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in DY5 1BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1BD. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 170,000
4 sales · Mean £ 155,500
Semi-Detached
£ 144,975
4 sales · Mean £ 147,487
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY5 1BD is above average at 107 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.
school Local Schools
Quarry Bank Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Brierley Hill Primary School
Dudley Wood Primary School
Netherton CofE Primary School
Withymoor Primary School
Thorns Collegiate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- The Chuckling Cheese Company0.6 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- Halfords0.6 km
- Argos Extra0.7 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Hollywood Bowl0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Wesley Methodist Chapel0.9 km
- Bon Pan Asian Restaurant0.6 km
- Five Guys0.6 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Beleaf Juice Bar0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Sizzled0.6 km
- The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Take-A-Bite0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Abraham Darby0.6 km
- Dudley Water Sports Centre0.9 km
- Saltwells Inn0.3 km
- Quarry Bank Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Round Oak0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- News2U, Lower Mall0.7 km
- B&M Homestores0.6 km
- Sam's Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.4 km
- Lye2.4 km
- Old Hill3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51BD · Data under Open Government Licence