DY5 1DG is a mixed residential area on Pembridge Close, 0.2km from Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Administratively it sits within Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY5 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00049906 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEMBRIDGE CLOSE, DY5 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEMBRIDGE CLOSE, DY5 1DG.
381
38
£ 36,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 38, DY5 1DG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY5 1DG. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 157,500
2 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY5 1DG is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mount Pleasant Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Quarry Bank Primary School
Brierley Hill Primary School
Withymoor Primary School
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Thorns Primary School
The Old Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Oopsy Daisies0.8 km
- River Island0.8 km
- Candy Nation0.8 km
- Deu News Newsagents0.3 km
- Game0.8 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Batch'd0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.8 km
- China Town0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Black Horse Public House0.8 km
- Waggon and Horses Public House1.0 km
- Quarry Bank Social Club0.6 km
- Roebuck Inn1.0 km
- The Church Tavern0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- No 92 Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Creative Coffee Hub0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B&M Homestores0.4 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- News2U, Lower Mall0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath1.4 km
- Lye1.9 km
- Stourbridge Town3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY51DG · Data under Open Government Licence