Powis Avenue is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 0NB 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 Powis Avenue, Tipton, DY4 0NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 0NW, DY4 0NN, DY4 0NE, DY4 0RN, DY4 0NR, DY4 0PR, DY4 0NS, DY4 0PP, DY4 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 0NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.8% | 38.2% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 46.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 47.2% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 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.
In the area around DY4 0NB this area, 30.8% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 85.1% | 80.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 88.7% | 88.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 88.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powis Avenue was 435.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 265.0% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Powis Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 23rd highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Powis Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-06-23 | £253,198 |
| 48 Powis Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-02-23 | £232,525 |
| 4 Powis Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-19 | £303,124 |
| 30 Powis Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-10-26 | £260,059 |
| 16 Powis Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-03-03 | £259,152 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 4,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Locarno Infant School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Locarno Junior School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingsworth High School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 2,007 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 | 3,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | - not rated | 439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Young Peoples Centre | Jubilee Park Activity Centre, Powis Avenue | 587 yd | |
| Peaky Bites Takeaway Café | 57 Greenlawns, St Marks Road | 874 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill | Powis Avenue | 133 yd | |
| The English Oak | English Oak, 97 Upper Church Lane | 210 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 116 Horseley Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Plaice | 108 Upper Church Lane | 171 yd | |
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 577 yd | |
| Cabin Chippy | 215 St Marks Road | 774 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 66 Laburnum Road | 799 yd | |
| Tip Top Foods | 56 Laburnum Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 319 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 245 St Marks Road | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Glebefields Primary School SANDGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.