Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

PARGETER STREET, DY8 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARGETER STREET, DY8 1AU.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY8 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DY8 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 113.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 1AU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, up 113.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00050108 (shared with 11 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 1AU. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 363,750

4 sales · Mean £ 376,875

Terraced

£ 211,211

9 sales · Mean £ 218,523

Detached

£ 292,500

4 sales · Mean £ 307,250

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

Crime around DY8 1AU is moderate at 59 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 offences134
Shoplifting56
Other theft26
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime19

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.2 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils0.8 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils0.8 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils0.9 km
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils1.5 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 News0.4 km
  • M & B Fruits0.5 km
  • Mike Graham's Butchers0.5 km
  • Oxfam0.6 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Haul Beer!0.8 km
  • Katie Fitzgeralds0.9 km
  • Red House Boutique Bar0.6 km
  • The Dog House0.7 km
  • The Garibaldi Inn0.5 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Café Express0.5 km
  • The French Deli Stourbridge0.6 km
  • Anatolia Grill Bar0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Spar Express0.7 km
  • BP Petrol Station SF Connect0.9 km
  • Baruneya Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Jay Indian House0.7 km
  • Oriental Palace0.7 km
  • Pizza One0.5 km
  • Merchants0.3 km
  • Eastern Deli0.5 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge0.6 km
  • Stourbridge Town0.7 km
  • Stourbridge Junction1.2 km