Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

PARKES LANE, DY3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKES LANE, DY3 1AQ.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.2 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.4 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.6 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils0.8 km
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Hurst Hill Primary School

Good279 pupils1.0 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils1.3 km
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Wrens Nest Primary School

Good521 pupils1.3 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Wolves Play Café0.9 km
  • Owd Parch Caff0.9 km
  • Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.8 km
fastfood

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
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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