Old Port Close is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 7XN is located in the Oldbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Port Close, Tipton, DY4 7XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 7XL, DY4 7TB, DY4 7XR, DY4 7SX, DY4 7UR, DY4 7XQ, DY4 7SQ, DY4 7TR, DY4 7SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY4 7XN 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 7XN, 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 Old Port Close 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.
Old Port Close 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 Old Port Close, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-05-19 | £171,065 |
| 5 Old Port Close, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-04-30 | £75,068 |
| 27 Old Port Close, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-04-21 | £84,149 |
| 9 Old Port Close, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2016-10-21 | £75,433 |
| 1 Old Port Close, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2012-10-05 | £162,610 |
DY4 7XN 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 | 3,594 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 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Primary School Dudley Road West , Tividale B69 2HT | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Sedgley Road East , DY4 8UH | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Hall Primary School Regent Road , Tividale B69 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,213 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 | 3,606 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 | 2,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,576 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 | 993 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,171 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 | 1,859 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 | 1,877 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekhaya Bar & Grill | 198 Dudley Port | 490 yd | |
| Major Curry Affair | Major Curry Affair, Dudley Port | 509 yd | |
| Simply Cafe | Unit 1 Fisher Street | 509 yd | |
| Monster Burgers (within Monster Mayhem) | 175 Dudley Port | 554 yd | |
| Ice 'n' Cream | 62 Tividale Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wonder | 90 Dudley Road West | 300 yd | |
| Albion Inn | Albion Inn, 21 Tividale Road | 594 yd | |
| Tipton Sports & Social Club | Tipton Harriers Club, Sedgley Road East | 662 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery, Burnt Tree | 908 yd | |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italiano Pizzeria Kebab and Pasta | 74 Dudley Road West | 488 yd | |
| Chip and Whale | 73 Dudley Road West | 521 yd | |
| Tividale Chef | 31 Tividale Road | 594 yd | |
| Darbar | 33 Tividale Road | 594 yd | |
| Subway | Dudley Port Service Station, 85 Dudley Port | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 104 Dudley Road West | 259 yd | |
| P & J News | 72 Dudley Road West | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Dudley Tipton) DUDLEY PORT | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Burnt Tree Primary School HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Tividale Park DUDLEY ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Tividale Football Club PACKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Coneygre Arts Centre Pitches SEDGLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 774 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.