Bourne Avenue is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 0LW is located in the Great Bridge 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 Bourne Avenue, Tipton, DY4 0LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 0JP, DY4 0LN, DY4 0JL, DY4 0LP, DY4 0JN, DY4 0JW, DY4 0LQ, DY4 0HE, DY4 0JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 0LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47.3% | 49.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.7% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 37.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 47.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 40.8% | 38.5% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 36% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 16.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around DY4 0LW this area, 35.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 35.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 9.9% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -20.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 11.5% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.4% | 71% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 93.5% | 76.8% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 76.8% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Avenue was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourne Avenue has the 60th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 464th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Bourne Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2019-04-02 | £178,866 |
| 44 Bourne Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-09-21 | £215,842 |
| 17 Bourne Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2011-12-01 | £134,112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Park Academy Highfield Road , DY4 0QS | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bridge Primary School Mount Street , Great Bridge DY4 7DE | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocker Hill Infant School Gospel Oak Road , DY4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocker Hill Academy Gospel Oak Road , DY4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,755 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 | 875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey | Western Power Distribution, Toll End Road | 245 yd | |
| Jubilee Young Peoples Centre | Jubilee Park Activity Centre, Powis Avenue | 461 yd | |
| Peaky Bites Takeaway Café | 57 Greenlawns, St Marks Road | 750 yd | |
| Polonia Restaurant | Polonia Restaurant, 15a Market Place | 1,006 yd | |
| Suzy P's Tearoom and Cafe | 26 - 27 Market Place | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dew Drop Inn | Dew Drop Inn, 33 Toll End Road | 206 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, 131 Toll End Road | 439 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 9 Toll End Road | 442 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 116 Horseley Road | 482 yd | |
| The Goldmine | Three Horseshoes, 97 Ocker Hill Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Island House | 134 Toll End Road | 439 yd | |
| Blessings | 98 Ocker Hill Road | 622 yd | |
| Kings Grill and Pizza | North Road | 804 yd | |
| Sanam Tandoori Restaurant | 32 Market Place | 1,046 yd | |
| Laddi Sweets And Caterers | 24a Market Place | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 952 yd | |
| Best One | 29-30 Market Place | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Ocker Hill Academy GOSPEL OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 861 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.