Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

BLAKENEY AVENUE, DY8 4QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKENEY AVENUE, DY8 4QD.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY8 4QD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DY8 4QD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £240k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £240k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY8 4QD is a sought-after residential area on Blakeney Avenue, 0.4km from Wollaston in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For serious buyers, DY8 4QD is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 4QD are sourced from Output Area E00050132 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 4QD. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY8 4QD has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences35
Vehicle crime13
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Ridgewood High School

Requires Improvement658 pupils0.5 km
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St James's CofE Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Ashwood Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.2 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils1.3 km
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Amblecote Primary School

Good297 pupils1.3 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Forget-Me-Not House B&B0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Queens Head Inn0.9 km
  • The Gate Hangs Well0.3 km
  • The Princess0.2 km
  • Specialist Event Catering Ltd At Stourbridge Rugby Club0.9 km
  • Wollaston Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Loaded Desserts0.2 km
  • East One Curry House Ltd0.2 km
  • Indus Express0.3 km
  • Discover U Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • St James's Church Hall0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Wollaston Post Office & Shop0.2 km
  • Nisa0.6 km
  • Fletcher Drinks Cabinet0.3 km
  • Harris Butchers0.3 km
  • Webster’s of Wollaston0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Wollaston News and Off Licence0.3 km
  • A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd0.3 km
  • Broadway Service Station1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Red Chilli0.3 km
  • The Golden Boat0.2 km
  • Wollaston Fish Bar0.3 km
  • San Wu House0.3 km
  • KB Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge1.4 km
  • Stourbridge Town1.7 km
  • Stourbridge Junction2.7 km