Speed Road is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9DX is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Speed Road, Tipton, DY4 9DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9DF, DY4 9AX, DY4 9DU, DY4 9DD, DY4 9EF, DY4 9BS, DY4 9EQ, DY4 9BT, DY4 9EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 9DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.6% | 49.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 38.7% | 39.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 46.6% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 56.5% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 28.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 20.2% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.5% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 29% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 15.1% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 77.5% | 62.9% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 93.1% | 87% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 87% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 10.2% | 0.9% | 9.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Speed Road was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Speed Road has the 48th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 344th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5-6 Speed Road, Tipton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-03-16 | £606,118 |
| Unit 5-6 Speed Road, Tipton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-03-16 | £606,118 |
| Unit 5-6 Speed Road, Tipton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-03-26 | £681,681 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY4 9DX 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 | 173 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,209 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 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,259 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 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 3,009 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 | 2,633 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 | 1,544 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 | 1,777 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 132 yd | |
| Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory | Mad O Rourkes Pie Factory, 50 Hurst Lane | 600 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 731 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 776 yd | |
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 580 yd | |
| Allens Sports & Social Club | W G Allen Club, Newhall Street | 588 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 640 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 770 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryday Convenience Store Chippy & Pizza Ltd | 37 Bloomfield Road | 161 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 66 Laburnum Road | 612 yd | |
| Tip Top Foods | 56 Laburnum Road | 612 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar | 11 Bloomfield Road | 619 yd | |
| Balti King | 82 Owen Street | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Central Drive (Closed) Central Drive | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Foxyards Primary School FOXYARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.