DY5 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Belle Vue Road, 0.1km from Bellevue in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, DY5 1AD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00049903 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELLE VUE ROAD, DY5 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLE VUE ROAD, DY5 1AD.
367
41
£ 36,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 DY5 1AD — age 41, 82% ownership, 10% 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 down 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1AD. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Detached
£ 284,500
8 sales · Mean £ 262,312
Semi-Detached
£ 193,500
8 sales · Mean £ 190,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY5 1AD is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Quarry Bank Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Dudley Wood Primary School
Brierley Hill Primary School
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Withymoor Primary School
Thorns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Batch'd1.0 km
- Burrito Kitchen1.0 km
- China Town0.4 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- River Island1.0 km
- Candy Nation1.0 km
- Deu News Newsagents0.1 km
- Game1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Quarry Bank Social Club0.4 km
- The Church Tavern0.4 km
- The Old Liberal0.4 km
- The Victoria Inn1.0 km
- White Horse Inn0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme1.0 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B&M Homestores0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.0 km
- Lye2.1 km
- Old Hill3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51AD · Data under Open Government Licence