DY8 2DW is a sought-after residential area on Severn Road, 0.4km from Heath in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Norton ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For serious buyers, DY8 2DW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00049819 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEVERN ROAD, DY8 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEVERN ROAD, DY8 2DW.
297
47
£ 40,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY8 2DW — age 47, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 2DW. The average age is 47.4. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 271,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 2DW has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Old Swinford Hospital
Redhill School
The Ridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Garibaldi Inn0.9 km
- Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club1.0 km
- The New Inn0.7 km
- Shrubbery Cottage0.7 km
- The Bird in Hand0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jay Indian House0.9 km
- Oriental Palace0.9 km
- Oldswinford Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Sizzlers inc. Pizza by Papa0.9 km
- Norton Fisheries0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Well Drop-in at St Michaels Church1.0 km
- No 92 Oldswinford Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- No 92 Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- Balti Dilshad0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Baruneya Convenience Store0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- BP Petrol Station SF Connect0.9 km
- Broadway Service Station1.0 km
- The Cooperative Food0.7 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.4 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Norton Off Licence0.7 km
- Adam Myers Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge1.3 km
- Stourbridge Town1.3 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY82DW · Data under Open Government Licence