Newells Drive is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 0LD is located in the Great Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newells Drive, Tipton, DY4 0LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 0HP, DY4 0LE, DY4 0HN, DY4 0HL, DY4 0HW, DY4 0LY, DY4 0LT, DY4 0HS, DY4 0HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 0LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 35.6% | -9.7% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 49.1% | 12.6% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 50.6% | 51.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 12.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 17.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 16.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 14.5% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 29.8% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4.1% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 75.4% | 62.7% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 60.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 60.1% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 25% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 60.1% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 19.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 14.3% | 1.3% | 13.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 15.2% | 0.9% | 14.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newells Drive was 233.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newells Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 77th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Newells Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2025-10-31 | £214,049 |
| 4 Newells Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-19 | £189,264 |
| 10 Newells Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-30 | £228,926 |
| 8 Newells Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-09-22 | £163,863 |
| 19 Newells Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2021-09-03 | £194,587 |
DY4 0LD 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 | 217 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 4,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge Primary School Mount Street , Great Bridge DY4 7DE | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Park Primary School Highfield Road , DY4 0QS | - not rated | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Park Academy Highfield Road , DY4 0QS | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocker Hill Infant School Gospel Oak Road , DY4 0DS | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 969 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingsworth High School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,229 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 | - not rated | 967 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Unit Adams Close , Princes End DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 2,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey | Western Power Distribution, Toll End Road | 291 yd | |
| Polonia Restaurant | Polonia Restaurant, 15a Market Place | 606 yd | |
| Suzy P's Tearoom and Cafe | 26 - 27 Market Place | 653 yd | |
| Spices Delhi | 23a Market Place | 657 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Brickhouse Lane South | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 9 Toll End Road | 56 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | Dew Drop Inn, 33 Toll End Road | 249 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 116 Horseley Road | 316 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar and Restaurant | The Lounge Bar, 5 Market Place | 662 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, 131 Toll End Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laddi Sweets And Caterers | 24a Market Place | 656 yd | |
| Penguin | 22 Market Place | 657 yd | |
| Ali's Kitchen | 24 Market Place | 657 yd | |
| Sanam Tandoori Restaurant | 32 Market Place | 662 yd | |
| The Island House | 134 Toll End Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 603 yd | |
| Best One | 29-30 Market Place | 662 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Brickhouse Lane South | 701 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 34-38 Great Bridge | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 976 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.