DY8 1BS is a mixed residential area on Enville Street, 0.6km from Stourbridge in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00050098 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ENVILLE STREET, DY8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENVILLE STREET, DY8 1BS.
285
48
£ 40,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 1BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 48, DY8 1BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1BS. The average age is 48.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 133,500
35 sales · Mean £ 144,620
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY8 1BS is moderate at 70 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
Redhill School
Old Swinford Hospital
Amblecote Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
Ridgewood High School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Oxfam0.3 km
- Beauty By Rosy0.5 km
- Fairy Frox Dress Hire0.3 km
- Rosemary's Sweets & Treats0.2 km
- Slimming World0.7 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Duke William0.3 km
- Kingsbridge0.7 km
- Royal Exchange0.1 km
- Ten Arches0.8 km
- The Mitre0.2 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Anatolia Grill Bar0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- East One Curry House Ltd0.9 km
- Indus Express0.8 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Spar Express0.6 km
- Wollaston News and Off Licence0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Cheviot News0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Eastern Deli0.4 km
- No 1 Pizza0.2 km
- Red Chilli0.8 km
- Stourbridge Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
- The Golden Boat0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge0.3 km
- Stourbridge Town0.6 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81BS · Data under Open Government Licence