Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

BAYLIE STREET, DY8 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAYLIE STREET, DY8 1AZ.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY8 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £363k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DY8 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Baylie 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 1AZ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00050112 (shared with 6 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 1AZ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 315,500

6 sales · Mean £ 320,833

Detached

£ 292,500

4 sales · Mean £ 293,625

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

DY8 1AZ has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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 offences56
Shoplifting18
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft10

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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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils0.7 km
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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils0.8 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils0.9 km
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 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 Store0.6 km
  • Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.5 km
  • M & B Fruits0.6 km
  • Mike Graham's Butchers0.6 km
  • Oxfam0.7 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Haul Beer!0.8 km
  • Katie Fitzgeralds0.9 km
  • Red House Boutique Bar0.7 km
  • The Dog House0.8 km
  • The Garibaldi Inn0.5 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Café Express0.6 km
  • The French Deli Stourbridge0.7 km
  • Anatolia Grill Bar0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km
  • Spar Express0.7 km
  • BP Petrol Station SF Connect0.8 km
  • Baruneya Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Jay Indian House0.7 km
  • Oriental Palace0.7 km
  • Pizza One0.6 km
  • Merchants0.2 km
  • Eastern Deli0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge0.7 km
  • Stourbridge Town0.8 km
  • Stourbridge Junction1.2 km