Shinglers Drive is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9EJ is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shinglers Drive, Tipton, DY4 9EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9ED, DY4 9EA, DY4 9EQ, DY4 9EB, DY4 9FD, DY4 9EL, DY4 9AX, DY4 9EF, DY4 9EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 9EJ 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 Shinglers Drive was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shinglers Drive has the 60th lowest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 444th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Shinglers Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2020-11-30 | £286,451 |
| 8 Shinglers Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2019-10-14 | £238,162 |
| 5 Shinglers Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2019-03-26 | £344,547 |
| 2 Shinglers Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-05-18 | £274,399 |
| 8 Shinglers Drive, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2017-05-18 | £238,554 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY4 9EJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes End Primary School Tibbington Terrace , DY4 9QJ | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary School Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Robert Road , DY4 9BH | - not rated | 812 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 4,562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coseley School Henne Drive , Coseley WV14 9JW | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mons Hill School 111 Wren's Hill Road , DY1 3SB | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 4,676 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 | 281 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green College 178 Bloomfield Road , DY4 9ER | - not rated | 282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Oak School Bloomfield Road , DY4 9AH | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices First Floor Newey Business Pk , Sedgley Road West DY4 8AH | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Unit Adams Close , Princes End DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 373 yd | |
| Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory | Mad O Rourkes Pie Factory, 50 Hurst Lane | 807 yd | |
| Bridge Street Café | 50 Bridge Street, Coseley | 811 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 963 yd | |
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Sports & Social Club | W G Allen Club, Newhall Street | 407 yd | |
| The Tilted Barrel | 33 High Street | 675 yd | |
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 821 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 878 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryday Convenience Store Chippy & Pizza Ltd | 37 Bloomfield Road | 259 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar | 11 Bloomfield Road | 391 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 66 Laburnum Road | 604 yd | |
| Tip Top Foods | 56 Laburnum Road | 604 yd | |
| Crispys | 13A Wallbrook Street, Coseley | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Central Drive (Closed) Central Drive | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Coseley Swimming Pool (Closed) Pear Tree Lane | swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Coseley Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.