Portfield Drive is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7UP is located in the Oldbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portfield Drive, Tipton, DY4 7UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7TN, DY4 7TP, DY4 7XU, DY4 7UL, DY4 7UR, DY4 7TX, DY4 7TU, DY4 7RD, DY4 7XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY4 7UP is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 48.2% | 46.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 53.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY4 7UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 49.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 43.6% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 37.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.3% | 23.2% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 27.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 8% | 1.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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 | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.7% | 74.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 84.3% | 81.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 81.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portfield Drive was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portfield Drive has the 67th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 433rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Portfield Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-04-25 | £275,000 |
| 15 Portfield Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-21 | £236,053 |
| 3 Portfield Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-06-30 | £269,469 |
| 3 Portfield Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-05-28 | £277,861 |
| 17 Portfield Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2013-10-18 | £300,154 |
DY4 7UP 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary School Sedgley Road East , DY4 8UH | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Tree Primary School Hill Road , Tividale B69 2LN | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Primary School Dudley Road West , Tividale B69 2HT | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,284 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 | 3,456 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,731 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 | 868 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 1,674 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 | 2,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Curry Affair | Major Curry Affair, Dudley Port | 255 yd | |
| Simply Cafe | Unit 1 Fisher Street | 255 yd | |
| Ekhaya Bar & Grill | 198 Dudley Port | 332 yd | |
| Monster Burgers (within Monster Mayhem) | 175 Dudley Port | 423 yd | |
| Ice 'n' Cream | 62 Tividale Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Sports & Social Club | Tipton Harriers Club, Sedgley Road East | 409 yd | |
| The Wonder | 90 Dudley Road West | 554 yd | |
| Albion Inn | Albion Inn, 21 Tividale Road | 628 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery, Burnt Tree | 861 yd | |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Dudley Port Service Station, 85 Dudley Port | 421 yd | |
| The Island House | 265 Dudley Port | 611 yd | |
| Perico | 54 Park Lane West | 624 yd | |
| Tividale Chef | 31 Tividale Road | 628 yd | |
| Darbar | 33 Tividale Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 104 Dudley Road West | 409 yd | |
| P & J News | 72 Dudley Road West | 737 yd | |
| Tesco | Town Gate Retail Park, Birmingham Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Dudley Tipton) DUDLEY PORT | health and fitness suite | 174 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Coneygre Arts Centre Pitches SEDGLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Burnt Tree Primary School HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Tividale Park DUDLEY ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Tividale Football Club PACKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 972 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.