Chaters Close is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 8JQ is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chaters Close, Tipton, DY4 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 8EB, DY4 8ED, DY4 8HN, DY4 8HP, DY4 8JB, DY4 8DX, DY4 8JA, DY4 8HZ, DY4 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 8JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.1% | 40% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 37% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 44.6% | 46.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 36% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 12% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 27.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 19.2% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 21.8% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 72.6% | 67.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 89.5% | 86.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 86.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chaters Close was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chaters Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 423rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Caribbean Exports Chaters Close, Tipton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2016-06-30 | £488,360 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Sedgley Road East , DY4 8UH | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 257 yd | |
| Swallowfields | 127-130 High Street | 272 yd | |
| Gongoozler | 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley | 390 yd | |
| Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory | Mad O Rourkes Pie Factory, 50 Hurst Lane | 503 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant | 10 Unity Walk | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses | 57 Dudley Road | 40 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 123 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 377 yd | |
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 465 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon-I 40 Ltd | 40 Dudley Road | 148 yd | |
| Balti King | 82 Owen Street | 540 yd | |
| Top Galley | 86a Owen Street | 540 yd | |
| Hobbs and Sons Fish and Chip Shop | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 553 yd | |
| Fried Fish Shop | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Group | Unit 10, Castle Mill Works | 710 yd | |
| Aldi | Priory Road, Dudley | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 496 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Foxyards Primary School FOXYARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Donkey Pool Playing Fields PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.