Brook Street is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9DD 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 Brook Street, Tipton, DY4 9DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9DF, DY4 9DX, DY4 9DU, DY4 9BT, DY4 9BU, DY4 9AX, DY4 9BS, DY4 9BX, DY4 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 9DD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.8% | 47.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 27.3% | 38% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 46.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.4% | 45.3% | 12.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 30% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 16.3% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 9DD this area, 42.1% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.4% | 42.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 23.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 14% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 90.5% | 78.1% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.3% | 87.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 87.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Street was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Street has the 40th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 263rd highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H & R Fabrics Brook Street, Tipton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-07-18 | £528,118 |
| H & R Fabrics Brook Street, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2001-01-24 | £990,672 |
DY4 9DD 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,228 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 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Robert Road , DY4 9BH | - not rated | 528 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes End Primary School Tibbington Terrace , DY4 9QJ | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Locarno Infant School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Locarno Junior School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 5,407 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mons Hill School 111 Wren's Hill Road , DY1 3SB | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coseley School Henne Drive , Coseley WV14 9JW | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 4,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 5,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 151 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green College 178 Bloomfield Road , DY4 9ER | - not rated | 152 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Oak School Bloomfield Road , DY4 9AH | - not rated | 312 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices First Floor Newey Business Pk , Sedgley Road West DY4 8AH | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 1,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cookhouse | Unit E1, Brook Street Business, Brook Street | 2 yd | |
| Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory | Mad O Rourkes Pie Factory, 50 Hurst Lane | 483 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 621 yd | |
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 650 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 447 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 522 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 650 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 653 yd | |
| Allens Sports & Social Club | W G Allen Club, Newhall Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryday Convenience Store Chippy & Pizza Ltd | 37 Bloomfield Road | 212 yd | |
| Balti King | 82 Owen Street | 613 yd | |
| Top Galley | 86a Owen Street | 613 yd | |
| Papa Piccolos Pizzeria | 7 Owen Street | 659 yd | |
| The Victoria Chippy | 10 Owen Street | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Central Drive (Closed) Central Drive | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Foxyards Primary School FOXYARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,040 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.