DY5 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coppice Lane, 0.2km from Birch Coppice in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00049903 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPPICE LANE, DY5 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPPICE LANE, DY5 1AU.
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 1AU — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1AU. 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
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
£ 196,250
6 sales · Mean £ 194,583
Detached
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY5 1AU has low crime rates — 27 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
Dudley Wood Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Netherton CofE Primary School
Brierley Hill Primary School
Netherbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- River Island0.9 km
- Candy Nation0.9 km
- Deu News Newsagents0.4 km
- Game0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Quarry Bank Social Club0.7 km
- The Church Tavern0.7 km
- The Old Liberal0.7 km
- The Victoria Inn0.8 km
- White Horse Inn0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Creative Coffee Hub1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B&M Homestores0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Sam's Superstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Batch'd0.9 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.9 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.1 km
- Lye2.4 km
- Old Hill3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51AU · Data under Open Government Licence