DY5 1HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Little John Street, 0.2km from Round Oak in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Brierley Hill ward and the Dudley South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY5 1HE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.4% year-on-year. 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 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00181871 (shared with 170 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE JOHN STREET, DY5 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE JOHN STREET, DY5 1HE.
494
40
£ 30,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY5 1HE 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 1HE — age 40, 37% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 22.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1HE. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
11 sales · Mean £ 131,227
Flat
£ 79,950
1 sales · Mean £ 79,950
Semi-Detached
£ 151,500
8 sales · Mean £ 152,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY5 1HE is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brockmoor Primary School
Brierley Hill Primary School
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Withymoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- The Chuckling Cheese Company1.0 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Premier also t/a Cake House0.5 km
- Fletcher Drinks0.6 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Hollywood Bowl1.0 km
- Essence of India0.5 km
- Little Devils0.8 km
- Swirlos0.5 km
- The Faithful Coffee Lounge0.6 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Sizzled1.0 km
- Brioche Burger0.8 km
- Golden Rice Bowl0.1 km
- Taste from India0.5 km
- Batch'd1.0 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Old Star Inn0.7 km
- The Dog & Lamp-post0.2 km
- The Rose and Crown0.3 km
- The Three Crowns0.9 km
- Dr Eamers Distillery Bar0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Waterfront Convenience0.1 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Africa Xpress0.6 km
- High Street Supermarket0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Copthorne Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath3.0 km
- Lye3.2 km
- Dudley3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51HE · Data under Open Government Licence