DY8 1BU is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Stourbridge in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Amblecote ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00049197 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY8 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY8 1BU.
338
43
£ 36,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 1BU 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
DY8 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1BU. The average age is 42.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY8 1BU is moderate at 87 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
Redhill School
Greenfield Primary School
Old Swinford Hospital
Peters Hill Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Rufford Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Barbridge0.2 km
- The Queens Head Inn0.6 km
- Duke William0.1 km
- Royal Exchange0.5 km
- Ten Arches0.4 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive0.8 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.2 km
- Laser Quest S/B Ltd, The Warehouse1.0 km
- Anatolia Grill Bar0.1 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Spar Express0.3 km
- Cheviot News0.3 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Papa John's0.5 km
- Eastern Deli0.2 km
- No 1 Pizza0.2 km
- Stourbridge Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Oxfam0.1 km
- Beauty By Rosy0.3 km
- Fairy Frox Dress Hire0.2 km
- Rosemary's Sweets & Treats0.2 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge0.2 km
- Stourbridge Town0.3 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Stourbridge Town Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81BU · Data under Open Government Licence