DY8 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Street, 0.2km from Hanbury Hill in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Lye and Stourbridge North ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
The people who live in DY8 1BZ are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 17.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00049875 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL STREET, DY8 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, DY8 1BZ.
332
40
£ 40,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1BZ. The average age is 40.1. 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: 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
Terraced
£ 181,500
6 sales · Mean £ 183,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY8 1BZ is moderate at 89 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
Redhill School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Rufford Primary School
Peters Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- 1st Choice Store0.3 km
- Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.2 km
- M & B Fruits0.3 km
- Mike Graham's Butchers0.3 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Haul Beer!0.6 km
- Katie Fitzgeralds0.9 km
- Red House Boutique Bar0.3 km
- The Dog House0.4 km
- The Garibaldi Inn0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Café Express0.3 km
- The French Deli Stourbridge0.4 km
- Anatolia Grill Bar0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco Extra0.4 km
- Spar Express0.4 km
- BP Petrol Station SF Connect0.9 km
- Cheviot News0.8 km
- Baruneya Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Jay Indian House0.6 km
- Oriental Palace0.6 km
- Pizza One0.3 km
- Merchants0.5 km
- Eastern Deli0.3 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge Town0.4 km
- Stourbridge0.4 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stourbridge Town Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81BZ · Data under Open Government Licence