Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

ELM GREEN, DY1 3RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM GREEN, DY1 3RE.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY1 3RE 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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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DY1 3RE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £197,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY1 3RE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elm Green, 0.5km from Parkes Hall in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Castle and Priory ward and the Dudley North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY1 3RE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k. 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 DY1 3RE are sourced from Output Area E00049390 (shared with 7 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 DY1 3RE. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 193,500

4 sales · Mean £ 172,625

Terraced

£ 152,000

3 sales · Mean £ 139,333

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

DY1 3RE has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary15
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils0.2 km
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Wrens Nest Primary School

Good521 pupils0.6 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.7 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.7 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Milner Catholic College

Good862 pupils1.0 km
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Roberts Primary School

Good678 pupils1.3 km
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Priory Primary School

Requires Improvement609 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Kents Tuck Inn Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Golden City0.9 km
  • Gornal Dynasty0.9 km
  • Milan's Caribbean Takeaway0.2 km
  • Spice Fusion0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Old Park Mini Market0.3 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.7 km
  • Bramford Stores0.9 km
  • T & V Wines & Spirits0.7 km
  • Wrens Nest Post Office & Gen Store0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Cottage Spring0.8 km
  • The Spills Meadow0.8 km
  • Bramford Arms0.8 km
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • Coluccis Chopshop0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.9 km
  • Pentecostal Church0.6 km
  • Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.2 km
  • Aashiqs Restaurant0.8 km
  • Owd Parch Caff0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Beech Green Store0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.2 km
  • Dudley2.5 km
  • Tipton2.6 km