Factory Road is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9AU 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 Factory Road, Tipton, DY4 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9TF, DY4 9TD, DY4 9TA, DY4 9BG, DY4 9TB, DY4 9TG, DY4 9BB, DY4 9TE, DY4 8EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 9AU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.2% | 47.8% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 52.2% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY4 9AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 45.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 37.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 44.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 27.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 82.6% | 81.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 95.3% | 86.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 86.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Factory Road was 118.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Factory Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 258th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 Factory Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-24 | £186,372 |
| 19 Factory Road, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2023-01-20 | £180,093 |
| 10 Factory Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-04-23 | £206,794 |
| 14 Factory Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-03-26 | £190,286 |
| The Barge & Barrel Factory Road, Tipton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2019-06-12 | £1,322 |
DY4 9AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,969 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 | 555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 1,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,829 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 | 2,091 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 | 1,163 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,576 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 | 1,726 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,269 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 250 yd | |
| Swallowfields | 127-130 High Street | 263 yd | |
| Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory | Mad O Rourkes Pie Factory, 50 Hurst Lane | 285 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 341 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 1 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 232 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 241 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 308 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti King | 82 Owen Street | 286 yd | |
| Top Galley | 86a Owen Street | 286 yd | |
| Papa Piccolos Pizzeria | 7 Owen Street | 341 yd | |
| The Victoria Chippy | 10 Owen Street | 341 yd | |
| Dragon-I 40 Ltd | 40 Dudley Road | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Foxyards Primary School FOXYARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.