DY5 1GF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Round Oak in Brierley Hill. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Brierley Hill ward and the Dudley South constituency.
Within the DY5 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1GF are sourced from Output Area E00181871 (shared with 170 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY5 1GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY5 1GF.
494
40
£ 30,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY5 1GF 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
No single demographic signal dominates DY5 1GF — age 40, 37% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1GF. The average age is 39.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY5 1GF is above average at 132 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
Brierley Hill Primary School
Brockmoor Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Withymoor Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Old Star Inn0.9 km
- The Dog & Lamp-post0.2 km
- The Rose and Crown0.5 km
- The Three Crowns0.7 km
- Brierley Hop House0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Essence of India0.3 km
- Little Devils0.8 km
- Swirlos0.3 km
- The Faithful Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- Bon Pan Asian Restaurant0.6 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Waterfront Convenience0.3 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Africa Xpress0.4 km
- B&M Homestores0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Brioche Burger0.5 km
- Golden Rice Bowl0.3 km
- Taste from India0.3 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Batch'd0.6 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Poundstretcher0.5 km
- Premier also t/a Cake House0.3 km
- Fletcher Drinks0.8 km
- Mcardles0.4 km
- Oopsy Daisies0.5 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Copthorne Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath2.6 km
- Lye2.8 km
- Dudley3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51GF · Data under Open Government Licence