DY8 4TU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meadow Park Road, 0.4km from Lowtown in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 £189k, up 8.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 4TU are sourced from Output Area E00050114 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW PARK ROAD, DY8 4TU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW PARK ROAD, DY8 4TU.
245
50
£ 39,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 4TU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY8 4TU — age 50, 80% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £189k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 4TU. The average age is 49.9. 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
£ 178,000
39 sales · Mean £ 176,226
Detached
£ 188,000
1 sales · Mean £ 188,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 4TU has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashwood Park Primary School
St James's CofE Primary School
Brook Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Belle Vue Primary School
The Wordsley School
Fairhaven Primary School
Ridgewood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Spin2Win Entertainments Limited0.8 km
- Wine Ville0.8 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Dhanda Convenience Store0.9 km
- Red House Glass Cone0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Red Lion0.8 km
- The Rose And Crown0.9 km
- The Glassworks0.8 km
- The Britannia Sports Bar0.8 km
- The Maverick Drinking House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Crystal Balti0.9 km
- Moon's Cafe0.8 km
- Khatri's0.8 km
- Indiluxe Restaurant0.7 km
- Amblecote Community Church0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Glasshouse Shop0.9 km
- The Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Ocean Boat0.8 km
- KB Fish Bar0.5 km
- Hong Kong House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge1.9 km
- Stourbridge Town2.2 km
- Stourbridge Junction3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY84TU · Data under Open Government Licence