Birmingham New Road is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY1 4SJ is located in the Castle & Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY1 4SX, DY4 8JP, DY1 4ST, DY1 4SL, DY4 8JT, DY1 4SY, DY1 4SU, DY4 8JS, DY4 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY1 4SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY1 4SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 42.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 43.9% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 59.5% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 29.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 13.5% | -18.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 5.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 17.1% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 34.9% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 10.2% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.1% | 64.1% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 80.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 80.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.9% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birmingham New Road was 868.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 541.6% higher than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birmingham New Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 6th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 258.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-12-02 | £210,000 |
| 313 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-09-13 | £145,993 |
| 349 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-05-01 | £176,370 |
| 349 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-03-07 | £158,145 |
| 385 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-06 | £158,833 |
DY1 4SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Sedgley Road East , DY4 8UH | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colliery | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 284 yd | |
| Tube Works Cafe | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 284 yd | |
| The Elephant & Castle Pub | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 284 yd | |
| Visitor Welcome Centre Cafe | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 284 yd | |
| Workers Institute Cafe | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle & Glass | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 284 yd | |
| Harvester Castle Gate | Castlegate Way, Dudley | 607 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 700 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | 57 Dudley Road | 740 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery, Burnt Tree | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks | 413 Birmingham New Road, Dudley | 7 yd | |
| Britannia Fish and Chip Shop | 28 Tipton Road, Dudley | 215 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 28 Tipton Road, Dudley | 215 yd | |
| Hobbs and Sons Fish and Chip Shop | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 284 yd | |
| Fried Fish Shop | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Group | Unit 10, Castle Mill Works | 787 yd | |
| Tesco | Town Gate Retail Park, Birmingham Road | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 664 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Coneygre Arts Centre Pitches SEDGLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Village Gym (Dudley) CASTLEGATE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| Unique Fitness For Ladies Only CASTLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 1.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 1.6% |
| Median download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.