Brettell Lane is in Brierley Hill and in Dudley district. DY5 3LH is located in the Brierley Hill & Wordsley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 3LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY5 3JZ, DY5 3LU, DY5 3LS, DY5 3RA, DY5 3LB, DY5 3LW, DY5 3JN, DY5 3LA, DY5 3FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY5 3LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 DY5 3LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 61.6% | 55.8% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 24.8% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 46.8% | 41.6% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 40% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 17.9% | 12.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.8% | 21.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 18.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 28% | 16.7% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.6% | 89% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 91.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brettell Lane was 214.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 310.4% higher than the Amblecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brettell Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote and the 67th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Crown Hotel Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-07-31 | £306,066 |
| 291 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-07-31 | £83,859 |
| Old Crown Hotel Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-09-12 | £144,669 |
| 291 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-11-15 | £148,622 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawbush Primary School Hawbush Road , DY5 3NH | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawbush Primary School Hawbush Road , DY5 3NH | 2out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Primary School George Street , Wordsley DY8 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withymoor Primary School Gayfield Avenue , Off Turners Lane DY5 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withymoor Primary School Gayfield Avenue , Off Turners Lane DY5 2BH | - not rated | 1,181 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 | 4,390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wordsley School Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Community College Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 2out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QG | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mere Primary Short Stay School Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5PQ | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn Centre | Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 943 yd | |
| The Stripey Oss Cafe | Unit 3, Turners Lane | 1,025 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Sandringham Way, Brierley Hill | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Wellington | 383 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 67 yd | |
| The New Talbot | 349 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 251 yd | |
| The Mayfair Club | 4 Wedgbury Way, Brierley Hill | 363 yd | |
| The Starving Rascal | 1 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 548 yd | |
| Dudley Sports & Social Club | Hillcrest Avenue, Brierley Hill | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star's Café | Unit 4-5, Station Drive, Brierley Hill | 109 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 327 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 357 yd | |
| Buena Comida | 220 Moor Street, Brierley Hill | 924 yd | |
| Moor Street Fryer | 220 Moor Street, Brierley Hill | 924 yd | |
| Swan Chippy | 23 Sandfield Road, Wordsley | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Filling Station, Turners Lane | 1,035 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sandringham Way, Brierley Hill | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawbush Primary School HAWBUSH ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Withymoor Playing Fields THE GROVE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Harrison Road Open Space SWANFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Dudley Sport Junior And Girls Football Club HILLCREST AVENUE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Amblecote Recreation Ground TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 996 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 | 7.7% |
| 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.