DY8 1DP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Stourbridge in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Lye and Stourbridge North ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
Within the DY8 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00049875 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY8 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY8 1DP.
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
No single demographic signal dominates DY8 1DP — age 40, 48% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1DP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY8 1DP is above average at 114 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
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Peters Hill Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Rufford Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Barbridge0.0 km
- Caribbean Kitchen1.0 km
- The Queens Head Inn0.6 km
- Duke William0.1 km
- Royal Exchange0.5 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive0.9 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.1 km
- Anatolia Grill Bar0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Spar Express0.3 km
- Cheviot News0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Papa John's0.4 km
- Merchants0.8 km
- Eastern Deli0.1 km
- No 1 Pizza0.2 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Oxfam0.1 km
- Beauty By Rosy0.1 km
- Fairy Frox Dress Hire0.1 km
- Rosemary's Sweets & Treats0.3 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge0.1 km
- Stourbridge Town0.3 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stourbridge Town Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81DP · Data under Open Government Licence