DY8 1BJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Pepper Hill, 0.1km from Hanbury Hill in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Pedmore and Stourbridge East ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00049882 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEPPER HILL, DY8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEPPER HILL, DY8 1BJ.
386
31
£ 45,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DY8 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1BJ. The average age is 31.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 289,000
2 sales · Mean £ 289,000
Semi-Detached
£ 227,250
2 sales · Mean £ 227,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY8 1BJ is moderate at 55 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
Old Swinford Hospital
Greenfield Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Redhill School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Rufford Primary School
The Pedmore High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- 1st Choice Store0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.4 km
- M & B Fruits0.6 km
- Mike Graham's Butchers0.6 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Haul Beer!0.9 km
- Red House Boutique Bar0.6 km
- The Dog House0.7 km
- The Garibaldi Inn0.7 km
- The Hop Vault0.6 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Café Express0.6 km
- The French Deli Stourbridge0.7 km
- Anatolia Grill Bar0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Tesco Stourbridge Customer Cafe0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Spar Express0.6 km
- BP Petrol Station SF Connect0.7 km
- Baruneya Convenience Store0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Jay Indian House0.5 km
- Oriental Palace0.5 km
- Pizza One0.5 km
- Merchants0.3 km
- Eastern Deli0.6 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge Town0.7 km
- Stourbridge0.7 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81BJ · Data under Open Government Licence