Ballfields is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7DZ 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 Ballfields, Tipton, DY4 7DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7ED, DY4 7DX, DY4 7DY, DY4 7JA, DY4 7DT, DY4 7EB, DY4 7DU, DY4 7EG, DY4 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 7DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 7DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 28.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 41.3% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 36.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7DZ this area, 30.1% 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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 30.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 22.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.1% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 73.2% | 55.2% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 82.6% | 71.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 71.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 18.4% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ballfields was 143.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ballfields has the 23rd highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 168th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ballfields, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-02-02 | £166,186 |
| 1 Ballfields, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2017-07-21 | £124,857 |
| 5 Ballfields, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £74,950 | 2014-08-07 | £143,937 |
| 5 Ballfields, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2007-04-13 | £176,891 |
| 5 Ballfields, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2006-01-06 | £158,007 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Other | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,345 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 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Anne Close , Off Dunkirk Avenue B70 0ES | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Anne Close , Off Dunkirk Avenue B70 0ES | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Collegiate Academy Claypit Lane , B70 9UW | - not rated | 1,900 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 | 3,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 5,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ | - not rated | 2,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzy P's Tearoom and Cafe | 26 - 27 Market Place | 302 yd | |
| Spices Delhi | 23a Market Place | 333 yd | |
| Polonia Restaurant | Polonia Restaurant, 15a Market Place | 362 yd | |
| Alok | 32 Great Bridge | 419 yd | |
| Tasty Break Cafe | Great Bridge Indoor Market, 63 Great Bridge | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tamebridge | The Tame Bridge, 45 Tame Road | 92 yd | |
| The Port n Ale | 178 Horseley Heath | 185 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar and Restaurant | The Lounge Bar, 5 Market Place | 268 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 56 Great Bridge | 417 yd | |
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanam Tandoori Restaurant | 32 Market Place | 268 yd | |
| Laddi Sweets And Caterers | 24a Market Place | 319 yd | |
| Penguin | 22 Market Place | 333 yd | |
| Ali's Kitchen | 24 Market Place | 333 yd | |
| VIP Peri & Pizza | 44 Great Bridge | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One | 29-30 Market Place | 268 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 289 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 34-38 Great Bridge | 419 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Brickhouse Lane South | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Farley Park COPHALL STREET | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,011 yd |
| Newtown Primary School ANNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.