The postcode DY1 4AX is located in Dudley, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DY1 4AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DY1 4AX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DY1 4AX as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-pressed ethnic mix.
The closest road name to DY1 4AX is Woodland Avenue which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Forest Road and is 86 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5 km away at Wednesbury Parkway (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tipton Rail Station, 1.81 km away.
The closest primary school to DY1 4AX (for ages 11 and under) is Priory Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bishop Milner Catholic College. The last OFSTED inspection on July 11, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DY1 4AX is The Apple Tree Inn and is 2.21 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 1, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from J J's Fish Bar and is 2.32 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 8, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 79.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DY1 4AX is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Dudley is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DY1 4AX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DY1 4AX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DY1 4AX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DY1 4AX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 316 m | |
| Dudley College of Technology | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (May 19, 2017) | 629 m |
| St James Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 811 m | |
| Priory Park Community School | Independent school | 11-16 | 854 m | |
| The Wenlock School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Foxyards Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.13 km | |
| Wrens Nest Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 1.27 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 15, 2015) | 1.33 km |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Silvertrees Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Tipton Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 1.47 km |
| Blowers Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.68 km | |
| Kates Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.73 km | |
| Milking Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.83 km |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Bramford Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.94 km |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park | Special school | 6-17 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DY1 4AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 1.75 km | |
| Jubilee Court Neuro Rehab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 2.18 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 2.2 km | |
| The Apple Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2018 | 2.21 km | |
| Better Buys Coseley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 8, 2018 | 2.32 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 2.32 km | |
| Heron Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 2.32 km | |
| J J's Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 8, 2019 | 2.32 km | |
| Village Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 10, 2020 | 2.32 km | |
| One Stop Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 2.32 km | |
| Dot - Tots Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 2.35 km | |
| Chutney | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 2.39 km | |
| Great Wall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 8, 2022 | 2.39 km | |
| Price Cut Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 2.39 km | |
| Scoffs Fish Bar & Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 30, 2021 | 2.39 km | |
| The Royal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 16, 2019 | 2.39 km | |
| Roseville Fruit Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 18, 2019 | 2.39 km | |
| SAI Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 20, 2019 | 2.39 km | |
| Select Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 18, 2020 | 2.39 km | |
| Happy Rainbow Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 2.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DY1 4AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Forest Road | 86 m | |
| Somery Road | 113 m | |
| Somery Road | 123 m | |
| Woodland Avenue | 150 m | |
| Woodland Avenue | 152 m | |
| Wednesbury Parkway (Midland Metro Stop) | 5 km | |
| Wednesbury Parkway (Midland Metro Stop) | 5 km | |
| Wednesbury Parkway (Midland Metro Stop) | 5 km | |
| Tipton Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| Tipton Rail Station | 1.82 km | |
| Tipton Rail Station | 1.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DY1 4AX - Data from Dec 2021
| Kettle's Hill | 469 m | |
| Wren's Nest Hill | 744 m | |
| Dudley Junction | 1.07 km | |
| Mons Hill | 1.26 km | |
| Parkes Hall Pool | 1.75 km | |
| Watery Lane Junction | 1.8 km | |
| Cawney Hill | 1.92 km | |
| Tansley Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Rounds Hill | 2.41 km | |
| Hursthill Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Darby's Hill | 2.99 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.14 km | |
| Bourne Hills Basin | 3.15 km | |
| Rough Hill | 3.22 km | |
| Boshboil Arm | 3.25 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DY1 4AX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 77.4 Mbps | 79.7 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.9 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 79.7 | 15.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DY1 4AX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51960100 |
| Longitude | -2.08572200 |
| OS Easting | 394280 |
| OS Northing | 0291304 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dudley North |
| Electoral Ward | Castle and Priory |
| Local Authority District | Dudley |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Black Country Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | The Black Country |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Dudley |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dudley |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Hard-pressed ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Dudley (Dudley) BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020661 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dudley 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dudley 006C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D2 |