Andrew Road is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 0AW is located in the Princes End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Andrew Road, Tipton, DY4 0AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 0AR, DY4 0AP, DY4 0AT, DY4 0AL, DY4 0AN, DY4 0AS, DY4 0AY, DY4 0AU, DY4 0AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 0AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY4 0AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.4% | 29.1% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 56% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 40.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 16.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 25.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 19% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 85.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 93.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Andrew Road was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% lower than the Princes End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Andrew Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Princes End and the 199th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Andrew Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-22 | £165,946 |
| 17 Andrew Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-08-23 | £196,322 |
| 14 Andrew Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-04-23 | £304,482 |
| 19 Andrew Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-03-08 | £218,571 |
| 15 Andrew Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-12-07 | £248,159 |
DY4 0AW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY4 0AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury Oak Academy Greenacre Road , DY4 0AR | 2out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Wallace Road , Bradley WV14 8BS | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebefields Primary School Sandgate Road , DY4 0SX | 2out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Park Academy Highfield Road , DY4 0QS | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft Wood Primary School Bull Lane , Bilston WV14 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | 2out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaky Bites Takeaway Café | 57 Greenlawns, St Marks Road | 828 yd | |
| Morning Glory | 3 Mervyn Place, Wolverhampton | 847 yd | |
| The Fiery Grill & Curry | 112 Great Bridge Road, Moxley | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gospel Oak Tavern | The Gospel Oak, 1 Bilston Road | 394 yd | |
| Tipton Sports Academy Social Club | Wednesbury Oak Road | 482 yd | |
| The Rocket Pool Inn | The Rocket Pools, Rocket Pool Drive | 563 yd | |
| The Old Bush | Old Bush Inn, Cross Street | 1,069 yd | |
| The Tilted Barrel | 33 High Street | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 128 Rocket Pool Drive, Wolverhampton | 309 yd | |
| Cabin Chippy | 215 St Marks Road | 781 yd | |
| Cocos Dessert Factory | 153 High Street | 788 yd | |
| Sizzle & Slice | 153 High Street | 788 yd | |
| Kings Grill and Pizza | North Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda, Wednesbury Oak Road | 268 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 245 St Marks Road | 782 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury Oak Academy GREENACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Tipton Sports Academy TIPTON SPORTS ACADEMY TIPTON SPORTS ACADEMY WEDNESBURY OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 355 yd |
| Glebefields Primary School SANDGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| St Martin'S Ce Primary School WALLACE ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Rsa Academy BILSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Willingsworth High School (Closed) Bilston Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Ocker Hill Academy GOSPEL OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.