Anderson Gardens is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 8SH is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anderson Gardens, Tipton, DY4 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 8SG, DY4 8RX, DY4 8SQ, DY4 8RZ, DY4 8SJ, DY4 8RU, DY4 8RY, DY4 8SB, DY4 8SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 8SH 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 | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 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 | 31% | 39.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 48% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 33.8% | 41.7% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 8SH this area, 40.2% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 40.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 13.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.2% 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 | 20.7% | 42% | 21.3% | 1.1% | 40.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 18.6% | 18.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 15.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 42.1% | 24.2% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -57.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 64.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 64.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 27.9% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 22.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 64.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 25.5% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 3.6% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 17.8% | 46.2% | -28.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 63.3% | 6.5% | 56.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anderson Gardens was 115.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% higher than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anderson Gardens has the 10th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 274th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Anderson Gardens, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-02-17 | £119,175 |
| 31 Anderson Gardens, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-04-21 | £76,432 |
| 20 Anderson Gardens, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2019-12-23 | £79,279 |
| 21 Anderson Gardens, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2017-12-08 | £98,845 |
| 25 Anderson Gardens, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2015-12-04 | £95,544 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY4 8SH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,926 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 | 3,297 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 | 2,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,129 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 | 68 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 756 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 | 1,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Curry Affair | Major Curry Affair, Dudley Port | 635 yd | |
| Simply Cafe | Unit 1 Fisher Street | 635 yd | |
| House of Chaii Ltd | 4 Dudley Port | 753 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant | 10 Unity Walk | 874 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Sports & Social Club | Tipton Harriers Club, Sedgley Road East | 480 yd | |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 740 yd | |
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 852 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 923 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Dessertz | 48 Park Lane East | 199 yd | |
| Perico | 54 Park Lane West | 300 yd | |
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 542 yd | |
| The Island House | 265 Dudley Port | 555 yd | |
| Subway | Dudley Port Service Station, 85 Dudley Port | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 278 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Coneygre Arts Centre Pitches SEDGLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 733 yd |
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Pure Gym (Dudley Tipton) DUDLEY PORT | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,023 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.