Slater Street is in Great Bridge, Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7EY 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 Slater Street, Great Bridge, Tipton, DY4 7EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7ER, DY4 7EZ, DY4 7EU, DY4 7ES, DY4 7EW, DY4 7JE, DY4 7HF, DY4 7HZ, DY4 7LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 7EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 47.7% | 65.2% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 16.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 11.9% | -6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.5% | 35.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 20.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 7EY this area, 41.4% 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 11%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.7% | 41.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 16.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 11% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -22.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 76.2% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 90.9% | 84.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 84.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.9% | 76.7% | -28.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 38.3% | 13.5% | 24.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slater Street was 129.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Slater Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 217th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Slater Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-04-26 | £70,000 |
| 17 Slater Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-04-24 | £78,000 |
| 7 Slater Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2018-06-29 | £75,751 |
| 17 Slater Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2012-11-16 | £72,308 |
| 17 Slater Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2012-06-08 | £72,913 |
DY4 7EY area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,085 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 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Anne Close , Off Dunkirk Avenue B70 0ES | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Wolseley Road , Hill Top B70 0NG | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community 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 | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 2,731 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,063 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 | 1,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,925 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 | 2,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alok | 32 Great Bridge | 134 yd | |
| Tasty Break Cafe | Great Bridge Indoor Market, 63 Great Bridge | 153 yd | |
| Shivay Indian Sweets & Tandoori Restaurant | 71 Great Bridge | 153 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Brickhouse Lane South | 230 yd | |
| Jitterbugs Party World | Black Country Retail Park | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino | 56 Great Bridge | 137 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar and Restaurant | The Lounge Bar, 5 Market Place | 293 yd | |
| The Tamebridge | The Tame Bridge, 45 Tame Road | 455 yd | |
| The Port n Ale | 178 Horseley Heath | 564 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Inn, 112 Brickhouse Lane | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Chef | 20a Great Bridge | 84 yd | |
| Frydays Fish and Chips | Unit 1, 290 Whitehall Road | 96 yd | |
| New World | Unit 4, 290 Whitehall Road | 100 yd | |
| VIP Peri & Pizza | 44 Great Bridge | 134 yd | |
| Caribbean Lunchbox | 52a Fisher Street | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 34-38 Great Bridge | 134 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Brickhouse Lane South | 293 yd | |
| Best One | 29-30 Market Place | 293 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farley Park COPHALL STREET | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Newtown Primary School ANNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.