Evans Close is in Tipton and in Dudley district. DY4 8BG is located in the Upper Gornal & Woodsetton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evans Close, Tipton, DY4 8BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 8BH, DY4 8BB, DY4 8AS, DY4 8AJ, DY4 8BA, DY4 8AD, DY4 8BQ, DY4 8BE, DY4 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 8BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.3% | -4.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DY4 8BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 32.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 53.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 39.8% | 44% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 25.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.3% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 25.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 12.9% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.5% | 70% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 90.1% | 89.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 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 | 89.8% | 89.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 9.9% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evans Close was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Evans Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Evans Close, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-07-07 | £265,045 |
| 27 Evans Close, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-05 | £187,280 |
| 1 Evans Close, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-05-20 | £185,898 |
| 27 Evans Close, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-12-01 | £158,131 |
| 10 Evans Close, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-11-29 | £208,698 |
DY4 8BG 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.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 92 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramford Primary School Chad Road , Coseley WV14 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Limes Road , Priory Estate DY1 4AQ | 1out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 2,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Community Association | Priory Community Centre, Priory Road | 383 yd | |
| Priory Community Centre | Priory Road, Dudley | 383 yd | |
| Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory | Mad O Rourkes Pie Factory, 50 Hurst Lane | 570 yd | |
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 657 yd | |
| Gongoozler | 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses | 57 Dudley Road | 703 yd | |
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 834 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 849 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 958 yd | |
| Bottle & Glass | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia's | 209 Priory Road, Priory Road | 599 yd | |
| Sunrise | 203 Priory Road, Dudley | 602 yd | |
| Kings | 205 Priory Road, Dudley | 602 yd | |
| Dragon-I 40 Ltd | 40 Dudley Road | 602 yd | |
| Porky Blinders | 141 Priory Road, Dudley | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Priory Road, Dudley | 383 yd | |
| Co-Op | 67 Sedgley Road, Tipton | 558 yd | |
| Company Shop Group | Unit 10, Castle Mill Works | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxyards Primary School FOXYARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 86 yd |
| Donkey Pool Playing Fields PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Dudley College (Mons Hill) (Closed) Wrens Hill Road | grass pitches | 837 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.