Bedford Street is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7NX is located in the Great Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedford Street, Tipton, DY4 7NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7LG, DY4 7PF, DY4 7PD, DY4 7PW, DY4 8UQ, DY4 7NY, DY4 7NT, DY4 7QQ, DY4 7LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 7NX 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 Bedford Street 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.
Bedford Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Bedford Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,250 | 2025-10-09 | £104,649 |
| 37 Bedford Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-31 | £111,134 |
| 42 Bedford Street, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2025-02-13 | £226,369 |
| 11 Bedford Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-10-26 | £89,027 |
| 7 Bedford Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-09-16 | £106,482 |
DY4 7NX 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 | 2,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 5,210 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 | 188 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bridge Primary School Mount Street , Great Bridge DY4 7DE | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Sedgley Road East , DY4 8UH | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 5,301 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,243 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 | 3,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 5,212 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 | 366 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | - not rated | 571 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 2,076 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 | 368 yd | |
| Suzy P's Tearoom and Cafe | 26 - 27 Market Place | 965 yd | |
| Polonia Restaurant | Polonia Restaurant, 15a Market Place | 1,005 yd | |
| Spices Delhi | 23a Market Place | 1,009 yd | |
| Major Curry Affair | Major Curry Affair, Dudley Port | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 270 yd | |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 396 yd | |
| The Port n Ale | 178 Horseley Heath | 590 yd | |
| The Tamebridge | The Tame Bridge, 45 Tame Road | 736 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 116 Horseley Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Star | 105 Lower Church Lane | 181 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 233c Horseley Heath | 270 yd | |
| Royals Takeaway | 239 Horseley Heath | 270 yd | |
| Jolly's Finest Fish and Chips | 3 Dudley Port | 368 yd | |
| The Island House | 265 Dudley Port | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 673 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 806 yd | |
| Best One | 29-30 Market Place | 925 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 | 571 yd |
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,004 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.