DY5 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birch Coppice, 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 1AP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 3.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00049904 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCH COPPICE, DY5 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH COPPICE, DY5 1AP.
295
45
£ 36,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY5 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY5 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1AP. The average age is 45.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 224,250
10 sales · Mean £ 246,800
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 195,800
Terraced
£ 142,000
1 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY5 1AP has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
Quarry Bank Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Dudley Wood Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Brierley Hill Primary School
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Thorns Primary School
The Old Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.4 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Beleaf Juice Bar0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- China Town0.4 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- One Below0.9 km
- Halfords0.9 km
- Deu News Newsagents0.2 km
- Millie's Cookies0.9 km
- PK Pukka Seed Bank0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Brickmakers Arms0.8 km
- Quarry Bank Social Club0.4 km
- The Church Tavern0.5 km
- The Old Liberal0.4 km
- The Victoria Inn0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Odeon0.9 km
- Spice Tree0.4 km
- Costa0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B&M Homestores0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath0.9 km
- Lye2.1 km
- Old Hill3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51AP · Data under Open Government Licence