DY8 1HF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Stourbridge in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Lye and Stourbridge North ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, DY8 1HF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00049846 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY8 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY8 1HF.
297
43
£ 40,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 1HF 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 1HF is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1HF. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY8 1HF is above average at 93 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
Old Swinford Hospital
Greenfield Primary School
Peters Hill Primary School
Rufford Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
The Pedmore High School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- 1st Choice Store0.2 km
- Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.5 km
- M & B Fruits0.3 km
- Mike Graham's Butchers0.5 km
- Boots0.4 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Haul Beer!0.6 km
- Red House Boutique Bar0.2 km
- The Dog House0.1 km
- The Hop Vault0.4 km
- The Stourbridge Lion0.3 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Base Studio 1 Ltd0.8 km
- Café Express0.4 km
- The French Deli Stourbridge0.4 km
- Bar Caffè Colombo0.4 km
- Cafe Crystal0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Baruneya Convenience Store0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Spar Express0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Jay Indian House0.8 km
- Oriental Palace0.8 km
- Pizza One0.2 km
- Moliano's0.4 km
- Yummies0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge Town0.1 km
- Stourbridge0.5 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stourbridge Town Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81HF · Data under Open Government Licence