DY3 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Parkes Lane, 0.1km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For families considering a move, DY3 1AQ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 31.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00049467 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKES LANE, DY3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKES LANE, DY3 1AQ.
259
50
£ 37,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DY3 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% 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. Property prices are trending up 31.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1AQ. The average age is 50.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 223,750
2 sales · Mean £ 223,750
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1AQ has low crime rates — 19 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
Bramford Primary School
Woodsetton School
Beacon Hill Academy
Sycamore Short Stay School
Hurst Hill Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Wrens Nest Primary School
The Dormston School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bramford Stores0.4 km
- Bramford Off Licence0.4 km
- Starlight News0.9 km
- Vicarage Food & Wine0.9 km
- Quality Meats0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bramford Arms0.4 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.4 km
- Coseley Tavern0.7 km
- Hurst Hill Labour Club0.9 km
- Parkes Hall Social Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Wolves Play Café0.9 km
- Owd Parch Caff0.9 km
- Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Kim's Kitchen0.9 km
- New Kowloon House0.9 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- Golden City0.4 km
- Milan's Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Beech Green Store0.9 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley1.6 km
- Tipton2.5 km
- Dudley3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31AQ · Data under Open Government Licence