DY3 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marlborough Road, 0.4km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00049474 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH ROAD, DY3 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, DY3 1BS.
285
53
£ 36,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY3 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY3 1BS — age 53, 74% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £158k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1BS. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 161,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY3 1BS has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beacon Hill Academy
Woodsetton School
Bramford Primary School
Sycamore Short Stay School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
The Dormston School
Queen Victoria Primary School
Wrens Nest Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Bramford Stores0.8 km
- Bramford Off Licence0.8 km
- Old Park Mini Market0.9 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kents Tuck Inn Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Kim's Kitchen0.8 km
- New Kowloon House0.8 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Lime1.0 km
- Cafe Casita0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.9 km
- Pentecostal Church0.8 km
- Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bramford Arms0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Coluccis Chopshop0.8 km
- Gornal & Sedgley Labour Club & Inst0.9 km
- Jolly Crispin0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Beech Green Store0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.0 km
- Tipton2.9 km
- Dudley3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31BS · Data under Open Government Licence