DY3 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Roper Way, 0.4km from Parkes Hall in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, up 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00049449 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROPER WAY, DY3 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROPER WAY, DY3 1BG.
367
40
£ 36,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY3 1BG 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY3 1BG — age 40, 81% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1BG. The average age is 39.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 142,950
9 sales · Mean £ 155,211
Semi-Detached
£ 169,975
2 sales · Mean £ 169,975
Detached
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 257,128
Flat
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 64,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1BG has low crime rates — 21 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
Beacon Hill Academy
Woodsetton School
Sycamore Short Stay School
Bramford Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Wrens Nest Primary School
The Dormston School
Queen Victoria Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Bramford Stores0.8 km
- Bramford Off Licence0.8 km
- Old Park Mini Market0.8 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kents Tuck Inn Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Kim's Kitchen0.7 km
- New Kowloon House0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bramford Arms0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.8 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.8 km
- Gornal & Sedgley Labour Club & Inst0.8 km
- Jolly Crispin0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Beech Green Store0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe Casita0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.8 km
- Pentecostal Church0.7 km
- Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.6 km
- Aashiqs Restaurant0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.0 km
- Tipton2.9 km
- Dudley3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BG · Data under Open Government Licence