DY5 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edwinstowe Close, 0.3km 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 1BF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00049902 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWINSTOWE CLOSE, DY5 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWINSTOWE CLOSE, DY5 1BF.
319
38
£ 36,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY5 1BF 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
DY5 1BF has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1BF. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 174,000
11 sales · Mean £ 187,545
Semi-Detached
£ 128,000
2 sales · Mean £ 128,000
Terraced
£ 131,500
1 sales · Mean £ 131,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY5 1BF is moderate at 50 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.
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- Oopsy Daisies0.7 km
- The Chuckling Cheese Company0.7 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- Halfords0.6 km
- River Island0.7 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Hollywood Bowl0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Creative Coffee Hub0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Beleaf Juice Bar0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Sizzled0.7 km
- The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Batch'd0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Quarry Bank Social Club0.8 km
- The Church Tavern0.7 km
- The Old Liberal0.8 km
- Vine Inn1.0 km
- White Horse Inn0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- B&M Homestores0.6 km
- Sam's Superstore0.9 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- News2U, Lower Mall0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.4 km
- Lye2.3 km
- Old Hill3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51BF · Data under Open Government Licence