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.
BAYLIE STREET, DY8 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAYLIE STREET, DY8 1AZ.
306
42
£ 40,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Greenfield Primary School
Old Swinford Hospital
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Redhill School
Gig Mill Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
Ridgewood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DY81AZ · Data under Open Government Licence