DY3 1HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kings Road, 0.3km from Mill Bank in Sedgley. Administratively it sits within Sedgley ward and the Dudley North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DY3 1HP offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY3 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00049462 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, DY3 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, DY3 1HP.
329
42
£ 36,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY3 1HP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DY3 1HP is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY3 1HP. The average age is 41.6. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 146,000
16 sales · Mean £ 144,593
Semi-Detached
£ 143,475
2 sales · Mean £ 143,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY3 1HP is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Dormston School
Queen Victoria Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Woodsetton School
Cotwall End Primary School
Beacon Hill Academy
Alder Coppice Primary School
Bramford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Daves Fresh Bread & Cakes0.3 km
- JCS Fruits and Veg0.3 km
- Brownswall News & Mini Mart0.9 km
- Extra Mega Bargains0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Hurst Hill Labour Club1.0 km
- Mount Pleasant Public House0.7 km
- Sedgley Conservative Club0.4 km
- The Swan Inn0.4 km
- Montys Cafe and Wine Bar0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Brockswood Animal Sanctuary0.9 km
- Lime0.2 km
- Delightful Desserts1.0 km
- Ann's Thai Restaurant at Bulls Head0.3 km
- St Andrew's Church Community Cafe0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dudley Inn0.3 km
- Panahar Indian Takeaway Ltd0.3 km
- Sedgley Sizzlers0.4 km
- Mayflower Chinese0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beacon Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.2 km
- Tipton3.7 km
- Dudley4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY31HP · Data under Open Government Licence