Thelma Road is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9BG 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 Thelma Road, Tipton, DY4 9BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9BB, DY4 9BA, DY4 9BE, DY4 9AU, DY4 9TG, DY4 9TF, DY4 9BQ, DY4 8HE, DY4 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY4 9BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 55.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 46% | 44.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 9BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 33% | 48.8% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 28% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 (64.5%) 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 | 29.1% | 37% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 27.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 21.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 13.1% | 12.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 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.
In the area around DY4 9BG this area, 37.9% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.4% | 37.9% | -19.5% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 17.5% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 93.7% | 80.5% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 94.9% | 86% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 86% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thelma Road was 168.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% higher than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thelma Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 129th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Thelma Road, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,750 | 2024-04-08 | £72,750 |
| 1A Thelma Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2021-06-21 | £303,174 |
| 30 Thelma Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2017-12-15 | £199,917 |
| 29 Thelma Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2017-12-15 | £199,917 |
| 1A Thelma Road, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-01-09 | £292,500 |
DY4 9BG 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,038 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 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,187 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 | 1,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,108 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 | 1,066 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 | 1,631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallowfields | 127-130 High Street | 237 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 242 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 255 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant | 10 Unity Walk | 259 yd | |
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 100 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 144 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 169 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 210 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti King | 82 Owen Street | 186 yd | |
| Top Galley | 86a Owen Street | 186 yd | |
| Papa Piccolos Pizzeria | 7 Owen Street | 242 yd | |
| The Victoria Chippy | 10 Owen Street | 242 yd | |
| Dragon-I 40 Ltd | 40 Dudley Road | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 562 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Foxyards Primary School FOXYARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.