Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

SCHOOL ROAD, DY5 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, DY5 1BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

291

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY5 1BE 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.

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

With 45% social renting, DY5 1BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.

home £156,916 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY5 1BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00049901 (shared with 3 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 1BE. 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

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 124,583

4 sales · Mean £ 126,791

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Detached

£ 154,000

2 sales · Mean £ 154,000

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

Crime around DY5 1BE is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Shoplifting54
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils0.7 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good194 pupils0.8 km
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Brierley Hill Primary School

Good235 pupils1.1 km
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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils1.2 km
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Withymoor Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km
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Thorns Collegiate Academy

Inadequate878 pupils1.4 km
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Netherton CofE Primary School

Good403 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

30 nearby
  • Costa (Next)0.9 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
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • News2U, Lower Mall0.7 km
  • B&M Homestores0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Groves0.5 km
  • Batch'd0.7 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Burrito Kitchen0.7 km
  • China Town0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Corn Exchange Public House1.0 km
  • Abraham Darby0.7 km
  • Dudley Water Sports Centre0.9 km
  • Saltwells Inn0.4 km
  • Quarry Bank Social Club0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.3 km
  • Lye2.2 km
  • Old Hill3.3 km