Boscobel Avenue is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 8LW is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, DY4 8LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 8LN, DY4 8RN, DY4 8SS, DY4 8LL, DY4 8SA, DY4 8SB, DY4 8SW, DY4 8UP, DY4 8RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 8LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 56.6% | 49.7% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 43.4% | 50.3% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.3% | 23.8% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 26.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 20.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 24.2% | 23.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (41.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19.5% | 18.1% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -30.3% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 23.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 33.7% | 35% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 22.3% |
| Bad health | 16.1% | 19.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 15.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 8LW this area, 65.6% 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 10%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 67.2% | 65.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 47.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -23.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 90.7% | 82% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
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 | 94.1% | 86.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 87.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.5% | 76.7% | -29.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 45.8% | 13.5% | 32.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 67% | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boscobel Avenue was 130.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% higher than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boscobel Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 203rd highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-05-10 | £59,061 |
| 13 Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-04-05 | £74,408 |
| 20 Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2021-01-26 | £69,759 |
| 20 Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2012-02-03 | £85,399 |
| 8 Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2005-09-20 | £78,294 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DY4 8LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 66% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 2,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 5,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Infant School Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4,403 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Community 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 | 2,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,162 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 , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 251 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's School Bluecoat Base , Beechwood Road DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 483 yd | |
| Simply Cafe | Unit 1 Fisher Street | 483 yd | |
| Ekhaya Bar & Grill | 198 Dudley Port | 642 yd | |
| Monster Burgers (within Monster Mayhem) | 175 Dudley Port | 688 yd | |
| Mac's Diner | Selco Trade Centre, Birmingham New Road | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Sports & Social Club | Tipton Harriers Club, Sedgley Road East | 350 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 940 yd | |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 958 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 987 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perico | 54 Park Lane West | 166 yd | |
| Just Dessertz | 48 Park Lane East | 386 yd | |
| Subway | Dudley Port Service Station, 85 Dudley Port | 622 yd | |
| The Island House | 265 Dudley Port | 694 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 413 Birmingham New Road, Dudley | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 104 Dudley Road West | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 224 yd |
| Coneygre Arts Centre Pitches SEDGLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Pure Gym (Dudley Tipton) DUDLEY PORT | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 618 yd |
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.