Thomas Cox Wharf is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7EP is located in the Great Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thomas Cox Wharf, Tipton, DY4 7EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7EJ, DY4 7EG, DY4 7EL, DY4 7EH, DY4 7EB, DY4 7AR, DY4 7HZ, DY4 7DY, DY4 7ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 7EP 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 Thomas Cox Wharf was 266.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.3% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thomas Cox Wharf has the 9th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 57th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.9%.

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 Thomas Cox Wharf, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,250 | 2024-10-14 | £189,451 |
| 6 Thomas Cox Wharf, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-05-03 | £215,363 |
| 31 Thomas Cox Wharf, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-18 | £201,210 |
| 28 Thomas Cox Wharf, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £169,995 | 2018-08-03 | £244,208 |
| 24 Thomas Cox Wharf, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £172,995 | 2018-08-03 | £238,654 |
DY4 7EP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 5,456 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 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Anne Close , Off Dunkirk Avenue B70 0ES | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Wolseley Road , Hill Top B70 0NG | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Foundation 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 | 1out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 2,977 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 3,883 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 | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 84 yd | |
| Spices Delhi | 23a Market Place | 107 yd | |
| Polonia Restaurant | Polonia Restaurant, 15a Market Place | 143 yd | |
| Alok | 32 Great Bridge | 213 yd | |
| Tasty Break Cafe | Great Bridge Indoor Market, 63 Great Bridge | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar and Restaurant | The Lounge Bar, 5 Market Place | 69 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 56 Great Bridge | 210 yd | |
| The Tamebridge | The Tame Bridge, 45 Tame Road | 316 yd | |
| The Port n Ale | 178 Horseley Heath | 353 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 116 Horseley Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanam Tandoori Restaurant | 32 Market Place | 69 yd | |
| Laddi Sweets And Caterers | 24a Market Place | 95 yd | |
| Penguin | 22 Market Place | 107 yd | |
| Ali's Kitchen | 24 Market Place | 107 yd | |
| VIP Peri & Pizza | 44 Great Bridge | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One | 29-30 Market Place | 69 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 201 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 34-38 Great Bridge | 213 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Brickhouse Lane South | 390 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Farley Park COPHALL STREET | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.