Penny Piece is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9RE is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2012-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penny Piece, Tipton, DY4 9RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9RD, DY4 9RF, DY4 9RA, DY4 9SQ, DY4 9SH, DY4 9RB, DY4 9RG, DY4 9SA, DY4 9SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 9RE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 52.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 9RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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% | 43.5% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 49.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 4.3% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 1.1% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 43% | 55.3% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 9.9% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 13% | -27.2% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 18.9% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 37.8% | 26.8% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0.5% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 21.9% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 18.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 73.5% | 56.6% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 89.2% | 87.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 87.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 15% | 0.9% | 14.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penny Piece was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penny Piece has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 417th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Penny Piece, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-11 | £280,264 |
| 2 Penny Piece, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £182,000 | 2013-04-26 | £365,376 |
| 6 Penny Piece, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £179,995 | 2012-12-21 | £353,990 |
| 4 Penny Piece, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £182,995 | 2012-12-11 | £359,890 |
| 5 Penny Piece, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £219,395 | 2012-10-09 | £437,144 |
DY4 9RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 4,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locarno Infant School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Locarno Junior School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locarno Primary School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 5,451 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 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 673 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingsworth High School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 2,378 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 | 2,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 343 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | - not rated | 659 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green College 178 Bloomfield Road , DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 662 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 721 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant | 10 Unity Walk | 742 yd | |
| The Cookhouse | Unit E1, Brook Street Business, Brook Street | 998 yd | |
| Jubilee Young Peoples Centre | Jubilee Park Activity Centre, Powis Avenue | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill | Powis Avenue | 291 yd | |
| The English Oak | English Oak, 97 Upper Church Lane | 329 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 748 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 764 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Plaice | 108 Upper Church Lane | 273 yd | |
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 342 yd | |
| Papa Piccolos Pizzeria | 7 Owen Street | 721 yd | |
| The Victoria Chippy | 10 Owen Street | 721 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 66 Laburnum Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 370 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 245 St Marks Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 967 yd |
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.