Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

CHARTWELL CLOSE, DY1 4LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARTWELL CLOSE, DY1 4LY.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY1 4LY 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.

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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY1 4LY spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £235,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY1 4LY is a mixed residential area on Chartwell Close, 0.4km from Bramford in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY1 4LY are sourced from Output Area E00049444 (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 4LY. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 221,250

2 sales · Mean £ 221,250

Semi-Detached

£ 186,500

1 sales · Mean £ 186,500

Terraced

£ 91,000

1 sales · Mean £ 91,000

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

Crime around DY1 4LY is moderate at 57 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Shoplifting47
Vehicle crime29
Burglary17
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.4 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils0.9 km
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Foxyards Primary School

Inadequate329 pupils0.9 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils1.0 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils1.0 km
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Wrens Nest Primary School

Good521 pupils1.2 km
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Hurst Hill Primary School

Good279 pupils1.3 km
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Bishop Milner Catholic College

Good862 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.6 km
  • Kim's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Kings0.9 km
  • New Kowloon House0.8 km
  • Amelia's0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bramford Off Licence0.4 km
  • Starlight News0.4 km
  • Vicarage Food & Wine0.5 km
  • The Liquor Well0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Apple Tree0.9 km
  • Parkes Hall Social Club0.5 km
  • Bramford Arms0.3 km
  • Coluccis Chopshop0.4 km
  • The Cottage Spring0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Owd Parch Caff0.8 km
  • Wolves Play Café0.5 km
  • Priory Community Association0.8 km
  • Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Beech Green Store0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Silverdale Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley1.6 km
  • Tipton2.0 km
  • Dudley2.7 km