Burns Avenue is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 0SB 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 Burns Avenue, Tipton, DY4 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9PT, DY4 0SF, DY4 0SE, DY4 9PS, DY4 0SD, DY4 0TA, DY4 0TH, DY4 0SA, DY4 0SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 0SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 DY4 0SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 43.3% | 49% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 34.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.1% | 36% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 38.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 0SB this area, 31.1% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.9% | 31.1% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 14.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 18.7% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 14.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| White | 90.3% | 86.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 92.3% | 90.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.6% | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burns Avenue was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Burns Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 17th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Burns Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2022-09-09 | £73,597 |
| 46 Burns Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2015-09-24 | £118,194 |
| 46 Burns Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2015-08-07 | £98,831 |
| 42 Burns Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2012-07-25 | £105,699 |
| 42 Burns Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2010-10-12 | £102,402 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebefields Primary School Sandgate Road , DY4 0SX | 2out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Park Academy Highfield Road , DY4 0QS | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesbury Oak Academy Greenacre Road , DY4 0AR | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 3,789 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 | 3,485 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 | 1,095 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 2,514 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 | 628 yd | |
| Jubilee Young Peoples Centre | Jubilee Park Activity Centre, Powis Avenue | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The English Oak | English Oak, 97 Upper Church Lane | 506 yd | |
| Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill | Powis Avenue | 629 yd | |
| The Tilted Barrel | 33 High Street | 779 yd | |
| Allens Sports & Social Club | W G Allen Club, Newhall Street | 828 yd | |
| Tipton Sports Academy Social Club | Wednesbury Oak Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Chippy | 215 St Marks Road | 228 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 66 Laburnum Road | 533 yd | |
| Tip Top Foods | 56 Laburnum Road | 533 yd | |
| Black Olive | 150 High Street | 547 yd | |
| Princes End Fryer | 152 High Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 245 St Marks Road | 227 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 707 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda, Wednesbury Oak Road | 738 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebefields Primary School SANDGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Wednesbury Oak Academy GREENACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 917 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 | 922 yd |
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.