Puppy Green is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 8UD is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Puppy Green, Tipton, DY4 8UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 8GA, DY4 8GB, DY4 8UB, DY4 8GE, DY4 8GD, DY4 8UA, DY4 8RT, DY4 8UF, DY4 8RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 8UD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 8UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 26.2% | 35.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 54.5% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 58.5% | 51.9% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 33% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19% | 14.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 28.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.2% 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 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 34.1% | 25.5% | -8.6% | 3.1% | 22.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 50.7% | 52.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -29.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 8.3% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 85.4% | 82.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 82% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.3% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 31% | 0.9% | 30.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Puppy Green was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Puppy Green has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 44th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Puppy Green, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-25 | £244,143 |
| 25 Puppy Green, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2020-03-27 | £251,269 |
| 29 Puppy Green, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2019-04-17 | £258,201 |
| 16 Puppy Green, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2013-07-26 | £293,837 |
| 12 Puppy Green, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-05-02 | £429,229 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY4 8UD 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 | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 5,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Sedgley Road East , DY4 8UH | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,006 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 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 3,136 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 | 2,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,855 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 | 390 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 490 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 | 749 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Chaii Ltd | 4 Dudley Port | 472 yd | |
| Major Curry Affair | Major Curry Affair, Dudley Port | 755 yd | |
| Simply Cafe | Unit 1 Fisher Street | 755 yd | |
| Ekhaya Bar & Grill | 198 Dudley Port | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill | Royal Oak, 7 Dudley Port | 470 yd | |
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 534 yd | |
| Tipton Sports & Social Club | Tipton Harriers Club, Sedgley Road East | 629 yd | |
| Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill | Powis Avenue | 944 yd | |
| The Port n Ale | 178 Horseley Heath | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Dessertz | 48 Park Lane East | 296 yd | |
| The Island House | 265 Dudley Port | 419 yd | |
| Pizza Star | 105 Lower Church Lane | 435 yd | |
| Jolly's Finest Fish and Chips | 3 Dudley Port | 472 yd | |
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Coneygre Arts Centre Pitches SEDGLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Pure Gym (Dudley Tipton) DUDLEY PORT | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,048 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.