Hudson Road is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7PY 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 Hudson Road, Tipton, DY4 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7HS, DY4 7PX, DY4 7HT, DY4 7QL, DY4 7QF, DY4 7QJ, DY4 7QA, DY4 7HR, DY4 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 7PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.5% | 36.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 46.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 46.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around DY4 7PY this area, 31.5% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 31.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 15.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 18% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.3% | 62.2% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 88.4% | 81.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 81.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 13.5% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 12.3% | 0.9% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hudson Road was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hudson Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 285th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Hudson Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-08-27 | £146,180 |
| 21 Hudson Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-01-13 | £244,800 |
| 66 Hudson Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2022-10-25 | £231,051 |
| 1 Hudson Road, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-10-22 | £193,251 |
| 78 Hudson Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2021-04-01 | £230,708 |
DY4 7PY 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,919 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 | 757 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Anne Close , Off Dunkirk Avenue B70 0ES | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Anne Close , Off Dunkirk Avenue B70 0ES | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bridge Primary School Mount Street , Great Bridge DY4 7DE | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 5,327 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 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,870 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 | 3,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 4,960 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 | 531 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Community 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 | 423 yd | |
| Suzy P's Tearoom and Cafe | 26 - 27 Market Place | 725 yd | |
| Spices Delhi | 23a Market Place | 759 yd | |
| Polonia Restaurant | Polonia Restaurant, 15a Market Place | 785 yd | |
| Alok | 32 Great Bridge | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 328 yd | |
| The Tamebridge | The Tame Bridge, 45 Tame Road | 341 yd | |
| The Port n Ale | 178 Horseley Heath | 368 yd | |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 445 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar and Restaurant | The Lounge Bar, 5 Market Place | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 233c Horseley Heath | 328 yd | |
| Royals Takeaway | 239 Horseley Heath | 328 yd | |
| Jolly's Finest Fish and Chips | 3 Dudley Port | 423 yd | |
| Pizza Star | 105 Lower Church Lane | 433 yd | |
| Sanam Tandoori Restaurant | 32 Market Place | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 119 Horseley Heath | 661 yd | |
| Best One | 29-30 Market Place | 689 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 34-38 Great Bridge | 839 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Brickhouse Lane South | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farley Park COPHALL STREET | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Great Bridge Primary School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Newtown Primary School ANNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,035 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.