Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HIGH ARCAL DRIVE, DY3 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ARCAL DRIVE, DY3 1BW.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY3 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 79% 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.

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

DY3 1BW is a safe, established residential area on High Arcal Drive, 0.5km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.

For families considering a move, DY3 1BW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00049442 (shared with 7 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 1BW. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

DY3 1BW 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.1 km
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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.2 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.7 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils0.7 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils1.0 km
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Queen Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement561 pupils1.1 km
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Wrens Nest Primary School

Good521 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Beech Green Store0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bramford Stores0.9 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Old Park Mini Market1.0 km
  • Saver Express0.7 km
  • Texaco0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bramford Arms0.9 km
  • Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • Coluccis Chopshop0.9 km
  • Jolly Crispin0.7 km
  • The Cottage Spring0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Kim's Kitchen0.9 km
  • New Kowloon House0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Golden City0.9 km
  • Gornal Dynasty0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Black Country Wellbeing Centre0.9 km
  • Cafe Casita0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.8 km
  • Pentecostal Church0.8 km
  • Sycamore Green Adventure Centre0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.0 km
  • Tipton3.0 km
  • Dudley3.2 km