Great Meadow is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7NF is located in the Great Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Meadow, Tipton, DY4 7NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7LT, DY4 7LY, DY4 7NT, DY4 7PJ, DY4 7LW, DY4 7PW, DY4 7LG, DY4 7LP, DY4 7HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 7NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.8% | 41.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 56.8% | 59.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 35.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.5% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.1% | 28.5% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 25.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 60.3% | 46.7% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -34.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 77.7% | 76.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 76.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 14.5% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.1% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 25.3% | 0.9% | 24.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Meadow was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Meadow has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 127th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Great Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-25 | £312,047 |
| 55 Great Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2022-03-23 | £204,137 |
| 1 Great Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-15 | £429,319 |
| 21 Great Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-11-15 | £337,327 |
| 49 Great Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-07-30 | £240,634 |
DY4 7NF 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 | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 2,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bridge Primary School Mount Street , Great Bridge DY4 7DE | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 444 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 5,376 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 | - not rated | 480 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 2,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Chaii Ltd | 4 Dudley Port | 523 yd | |
| Suzy P's Tearoom and Cafe | 26 - 27 Market Place | 801 yd | |
| Polonia Restaurant | Polonia Restaurant, 15a Market Place | 835 yd | |
| Spices Delhi | 23a Market Place | 845 yd | |
| Alok | 32 Great Bridge | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 367 yd | |
| The Port n Ale | 178 Horseley Heath | 467 yd | |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 556 yd | |
| The Tamebridge | The Tame Bridge, 45 Tame Road | 640 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 116 Horseley Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Star | 105 Lower Church Lane | 328 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 233c Horseley Heath | 367 yd | |
| Royals Takeaway | 239 Horseley Heath | 367 yd | |
| Jolly's Finest Fish and Chips | 3 Dudley Port | 523 yd | |
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 631 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 668 yd | |
| Best One | 29-30 Market Place | 762 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 34-38 Great Bridge | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 771 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.