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.
BLAKENEY AVENUE, DY8 4QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKENEY AVENUE, DY8 4QD.
295
47
£ 39,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ridgewood High School
St James's CofE Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
Ashwood Park Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forget-Me-Not House B&B0.1 km
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DY84QD · Data under Open Government Licence