Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

FIR TREE DRIVE, DY3 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIR TREE DRIVE, DY3 1DP.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY3 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 111.9% year-on-year.

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

DY3 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Fir Tree Drive, 0.7km from Woodsetton in Coseley. Administratively it sits within Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and the Dudley North constituency.

For families considering a move, DY3 1DP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 111.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1DP 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 1DP. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 159,950

17 sales · Mean £ 152,291

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

DY3 1DP has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime7
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Woodsetton School

Good103 pupils0.3 km
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Beacon Hill Academy

Requires Improvement1013 pupils0.3 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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The Dormston School

Good1120 pupils0.7 km
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Queen Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.8 km
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Bramford Primary School

Good482 pupils0.9 km
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Sycamore Short Stay School

Good9 pupils1.0 km
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Cotwall End Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Sedgley Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Swan Inn0.9 km
  • Gornal & Sedgley Labour Club & Inst0.8 km
  • Parkes Hall Social Club0.8 km
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Tasty Plaice1.0 km
  • Parkes Pizza & Kebab House0.8 km
  • Dudley Inn0.8 km
  • Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Humbugs Coffee and Craft0.9 km
  • Chambre Rose0.9 km
  • Lime0.6 km
  • Delixious0.8 km
  • Ann's Thai Restaurant at Bulls Head0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Hadens Newsagents0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Quality Meats1.0 km
  • Sedgley Mini Markey0.9 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beacon Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.1 km
  • Tipton3.2 km
  • Dudley3.5 km