DY8 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Worcester Street, 0.3km from Hanbury Hill in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For serious buyers, DY8 1BA is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 20.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00050112 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORCESTER STREET, DY8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORCESTER STREET, DY8 1BA.
306
42
£ 40,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 1BA 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
No single demographic signal dominates DY8 1BA — age 42, 93% ownership, 7% 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 down 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1BA. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 267,000
1 sales · Mean £ 267,000
Detached
£ 416,500
2 sales · Mean £ 416,500
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 1BA has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Gig Mill Primary School
Redhill School
The Ridge Primary School
Ridgewood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- 1st Choice Store0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.6 km
- M & B Fruits0.7 km
- Mike Graham's Butchers0.7 km
- Boots0.7 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Haul Beer!0.9 km
- Katie Fitzgeralds0.9 km
- Red House Boutique Bar0.8 km
- The Dog House0.9 km
- The Garibaldi Inn0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Café Express0.7 km
- The French Deli Stourbridge0.8 km
- Bar Caffè Colombo0.7 km
- Cafe Crystal0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- Baruneya Convenience Store0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- BP Petrol Station SF Connect0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Jay Indian House0.7 km
- Oriental Palace0.7 km
- Pizza One0.7 km
- Moliano's0.7 km
- Sunrise takeaway0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge0.8 km
- Stourbridge Town0.9 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81BA · Data under Open Government Licence