Danks Street is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7SU is located in the Oldbury 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 Danks Street, Tipton, DY4 7SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7ST, DY4 7TF, DY4 7SZ, DY4 7TA, DY4 7TE, DY4 7SP, DY4 7TZ, B69 2LQ, B69 2LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY4 7SU is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 45.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 54.1% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 36.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 36.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 15.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 38.6% | 37.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 19.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 7SU this area, 34.2% 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 34.2% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 12.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 19.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 11.7% | 5.8% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 22.7% | 21.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 19.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 52.6% | 58.6% | 6.0% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 72.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 13.1% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 8.9% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 72.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 20.4% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 1% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 27.3% | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Danks Street was 199.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Oldbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Danks Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Oldbury and the 92nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 164.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Danks Street, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2016-05-13 | £104,271 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY4 7SU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Tree Primary School Hill Road , Tividale B69 2LN | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Sedgley Road East , DY4 8UH | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Hall Primary School Regent Road , Tividale B69 1TR | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,491 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 | 2,236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice 'n' Cream | 62 Tividale Road | 106 yd | |
| GSJ's Cafe | Unit 40a, Coneygre Industrial Estate | 307 yd | |
| Monster Burgers (within Monster Mayhem) | 175 Dudley Port | 333 yd | |
| Mac's Diner | Selco Trade Centre, Birmingham New Road | 380 yd | |
| Ekhaya Bar & Grill | 198 Dudley Port | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Inn | Albion Inn, 21 Tividale Road | 73 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery, Burnt Tree | 303 yd | |
| The Wonder | 90 Dudley Road West | 763 yd | |
| Tivi Ale Micro Bar | 45-47 Regent Road | 764 yd | |
| Tipton Sports & Social Club | Tipton Harriers Club, Sedgley Road East | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tividale Chef | 31 Tividale Road | 73 yd | |
| Darbar | 33 Tividale Road | 73 yd | |
| New Spice Land Fish Bar | 64 Tividale Road | 111 yd | |
| Greggs at Tesco Extra | Town Gate Retail Park, Birmingham New Road | 505 yd | |
| Mr P's Chippy | 26 Regent Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 104 Dudley Road West | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | Town Gate Retail Park, Birmingham Road | 505 yd | |
| P & J News | 72 Dudley Road West | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Tree Primary School HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Pure Gym (Dudley Tipton) DUDLEY PORT | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Village Gym (Dudley) CASTLEGATE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Coneygre Arts Centre Pitches SEDGLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Tividale Football Club PACKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Tividale Park DUDLEY ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| St Thomas Community Network (Closed) Beechwood Road | 868 yd | |
| Green Park Sports Complex GREEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 986 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.