Area Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY8 postcode area.

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Population

51,093

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,842 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY8 — age 44, 73% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £293k. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

home £293,558 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY8 is a postcode district in Dudley, West Midlands, covering 1191 active and 461 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DY8 (13%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (8%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DY8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DY8 are around £293k, up 5.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DY8 at 202 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DY8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4079
Shoplifting1273
Vehicle crime889
Criminal damage and arson765
Anti-social behaviour742

school Local Schools

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Brook Primary School

Good404 pupils
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Fairhaven Primary School

Requires Improvement297 pupils
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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils
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Amblecote Primary School

Good297 pupils
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Ashwood Park Primary School

Good324 pupils
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils
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Belle Vue Primary School

Requires Improvement453 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Boots Pharmacy
  • One Stop
  • One Stop Stores Limited
  • Beauty By Rosy
  • Coral
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Forget-Me-Not House B&B
  • Rawson's Retreat
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Pub, NightClub

67 nearby
  • Amblecote Institute Social Club
  • Amblecote Royal British Legion
  • Barbridge
  • Brewers Fayre
  • Caribbean Kitchen
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • 7 Stars Restaurant, 7 Star Hotel
  • Boing Zone
  • Little Lobsters Play Centre Ltd
  • The Bridge House
  • The Clock Tower Cafe
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd
  • Aldi
  • Baruneya Convenience Store
  • BP Petrol Station SF Connect
  • Broadway Service Station
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • The Mixing Bowl Bakery
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Eastern Deli
  • Hong Kong House
  • Jay Indian House
  • + 31 more