Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HILL STREET, DY8 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL STREET, DY8 1AR.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY8 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY8 1AR — age 37, 78% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 85.7% year-on-year.

home £257,666 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY8 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Hill Street, 0.2km from Hanbury Hill in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For families considering a move, DY8 1AR represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 85.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00050111 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1AR. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

11 sales · Mean £ 236,863

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 241,666

Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DY8 1AR is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences136
Shoplifting62
Other theft28
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.1 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.5 km
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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils0.7 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils0.9 km
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Ridgewood High School

Requires Improvement658 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • 1st Choice Store0.5 km
  • Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.3 km
  • M & B Fruits0.4 km
  • Mike Graham's Butchers0.4 km
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Haul Beer!0.6 km
  • Katie Fitzgeralds0.8 km
  • Red House Boutique Bar0.5 km
  • The Dog House0.6 km
  • The Garibaldi Inn0.4 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Café Express0.4 km
  • The French Deli Stourbridge0.5 km
  • Anatolia Grill Bar0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.5 km
  • Spar Express0.6 km
  • BP Petrol Station SF Connect1.0 km
  • Cheviot News0.9 km
  • Baruneya Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Jay Indian House0.8 km
  • Oriental Palace0.8 km
  • Pizza One0.5 km
  • Merchants0.4 km
  • Eastern Deli0.4 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge0.5 km
  • Stourbridge Town0.6 km
  • Stourbridge Junction1.3 km