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.
ELM GREEN, DY1 3RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM GREEN, DY1 3RE.
346
35
£ 36,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Sycamore Short Stay School
Wrens Nest Primary School
Beacon Hill Academy
Bramford Primary School
Woodsetton School
Bishop Milner Catholic College
Roberts Primary School
Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DY13RE · Data under Open Government Licence