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.
DY8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY8 postcode area.
51,093
44
£ 41,842 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Brook Primary School
Fairhaven Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Ashwood Park Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Belle Vue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Boots Pharmacy
- One Stop
- One Stop Stores Limited
- Beauty By Rosy
- Coral
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Forget-Me-Not House B&B
- Rawson's Retreat
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- Amblecote Institute Social Club
- Amblecote Royal British Legion
- Barbridge
- Brewers Fayre
- Caribbean Kitchen
- + 62 more
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
Supermarkets
21 nearby- A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd
- Aldi
- Baruneya Convenience Store
- BP Petrol Station SF Connect
- Broadway Service Station
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- The Mixing Bowl Bakery
- Domino's Pizza
- Eastern Deli
- Hong Kong House
- Jay Indian House
- + 31 more
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Area Profile: DY8 · Data under Open Government Licence