DY5 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on James Dee Close, 0.2km from Bellevue in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, DY5 1DH represents 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. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £223k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00049900 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAMES DEE CLOSE, DY5 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES DEE CLOSE, DY5 1DH.
239
44
£ 36,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY5 1DH 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 44, DY5 1DH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1DH. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 192,500
3 sales · Mean £ 200,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY5 1DH is moderate at 63 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
Withymoor Primary School
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Dudley Wood Primary School
Thorns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Costcutter0.4 km
- Hawthorne & Walker Butchers0.5 km
- New St News, Food & Wine0.7 km
- Quickstop0.7 km
- Argos Extra0.9 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Costa (Next)0.9 km
- Gather and Gather by CH&CO, Primark Disney Café, Primark0.8 km
- Gloria Jean's Coffees Merryhill0.9 km
- Saucy Sausage0.4 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- News2U, Lower Mall0.8 km
- B&M Homestores0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Groves0.5 km
- Batch'd0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.8 km
- China Town0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Corn Exchange Public House0.9 km
- Abraham Darby0.8 km
- Saltwells Inn0.5 km
- Quarry Bank Social Club0.6 km
- The Church Tavern0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.3 km
- Lye2.1 km
- Old Hill3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51DH · Data under Open Government Licence