Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY1 4SE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY1 4SE.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY1 4SE — age 31, 74% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY1 4SE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Burnt Tree in Dudley (Dudley). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle and Priory ward and the Dudley North constituency.

Within the DY1 district, this postcode is characterised by members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dudley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4SE are sourced from Output Area E00181899 (shared with 25 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 4SE. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around DY1 4SE is moderate at 70 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 offences61
Vehicle crime26
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Tipton Green Junior School

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Beechwood Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Good449 pupils0.9 km
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Silvertrees Academy

Good336 pupils0.9 km
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Priory Primary School

Requires Improvement609 pupils1.2 km
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Foxyards Primary School

Inadequate329 pupils1.3 km
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Burnt Tree Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Genting Casino0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery0.8 km
  • The Malt Shovel1.0 km
  • Bottle & Glass0.4 km
  • The Castle Pub1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Workers Institute Cafe0.4 km
  • GSJ's Cafe0.7 km
  • The Elephant & Castle Pub0.4 km
  • Tube Works Cafe0.4 km
  • Bella Italia Dudley0.6 km
  • + 19 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Company Shop Group0.7 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Greggs at Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Urban Griller0.9 km
  • Fried Fish Shop0.4 km
  • Chopsticks0.3 km
  • Chicken Hut1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Cook's Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • Global Gourmet Exchange Ltd0.6 km
  • Yo! TO GO!0.5 km
  • Veals Bakery0.4 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Village Urban Resort0.6 km
  • Superior Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Quality Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Dudley0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton1.3 km
  • Dudley1.7 km
  • Dudley Port1.7 km