Owen Street is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 8EZ is located in the Tipton Green 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 Owen Street, Tipton, DY4 8EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 8EX, DY4 8ET, DY4 8QP, DY4 8QJ, DY4 9BQ, DY4 9BA, DY4 8HB, DY4 8QS, DY4 9BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 8EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.5% | 35.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 41% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 37.6% | 45.2% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 26.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 17.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8EZ this area, 41.4% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 41.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.5% | 79.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 93.7% | 85.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 86.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Owen Street was 194.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.8% higher than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Owen Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 99th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Owen Street, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2005-04-01 | £170,852 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DY4 8EZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 1,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Robert Road , DY4 9BH | - not rated | 316 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Infant School Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | - not rated | 442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,930 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 5,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mons Hill School 111 Wren's Hill Road , DY1 3SB | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green College 178 Bloomfield Road , DY4 9ER | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Oak School Bloomfield Road , DY4 9AH | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices First Floor Newey Business Pk , Sedgley Road West DY4 8AH | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 8 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant | 10 Unity Walk | 45 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 75 yd | |
| Swallowfields | 127-130 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 39 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 130 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 192 yd | |
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 333 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Piccolos Pizzeria | 7 Owen Street | 8 yd | |
| The Victoria Chippy | 10 Owen Street | 8 yd | |
| Balti King | 82 Owen Street | 47 yd | |
| Top Galley | 86a Owen Street | 47 yd | |
| Dragon-I 40 Ltd | 40 Dudley Road | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 414 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,018 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.