DY8 4AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Audnam, 0.4km from Dennis Street in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Brierley Hill ward and the Dudley South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00049316 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AUDNAM, DY8 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUDNAM, DY8 4AL.
246
50
£ 36,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 4AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DY8 4AL is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 4AL. The average age is 50.4. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,000
2 sales · Mean £ 178,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 4AL has low crime rates — 23 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
Brook Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Ashwood Park Primary School
The Wordsley School
St James's CofE Primary School
Hawbush Primary School
Pens Meadow School
Fairhaven Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Bird In Hand0.4 km
- The Robin Hood Inn0.6 km
- Amblecote Royal British Legion0.5 km
- The Glassworks0.5 km
- The Swan0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Ruby Cantonese Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive0.8 km
- Indiluxe Restaurant0.1 km
- Ruskin Mill Glasshouse College Cafe0.5 km
- Khatri's0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hong Kong House0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.1 km
- Ocean Boat0.5 km
- KB Fish Bar1.0 km
- Swan Chippy0.7 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Wine Ville0.1 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Dhanda Convenience Store0.8 km
- Local Express Sandfield Stores0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rawson's Retreat0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Glasshouse Shop0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge1.6 km
- Stourbridge Town1.8 km
- Lye2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DY84AL · Data under Open Government Licence