Parish Drive is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7PH is located in the Great Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parish Drive, Tipton, DY4 7PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7PG, DY4 7PL, DY4 7PN, DY4 8TX, DY4 8TN, DY4 7NU, DY4 7NS, DY4 7NJ, DY4 8TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 7PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 50% | 41.5% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 44.9% | 9.8% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) 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 | 56.7% | 53.1% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 38.3% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around DY4 7PH this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 11.6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 23.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 39.1% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 15.3% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.9% | 59.9% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 88.1% | 83.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 83.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 12.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parish Drive was 163.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parish Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 129th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Parish Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2025-03-31 | £333,713 |
| 17 Parish Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-03-15 | £308,597 |
| 15 Parish Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-10-27 | £394,873 |
| 3 Parish Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2022-11-28 | £270,657 |
| 27 Parish Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £172,000 | 2015-10-30 | £313,987 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 3,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 4,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 218 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Locarno Infant School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 809 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 | 5,438 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 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 255 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingsworth High School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 2,489 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 | 3,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,775 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 | 284 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 750 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,756 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 | 712 yd | |
| Jubilee Young Peoples Centre | Jubilee Park Activity Centre, Powis Avenue | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill | Powis Avenue | 587 yd | |
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 635 yd | |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 733 yd | |
| The English Oak | English Oak, 97 Upper Church Lane | 737 yd | |
| The Port n Ale | 178 Horseley Heath | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 379 yd | |
| Pizza Star | 105 Lower Church Lane | 543 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 233c Horseley Heath | 635 yd | |
| Royals Takeaway | 239 Horseley Heath | 635 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | 108 Upper Church Lane | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 307 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 1,093 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.