Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

MEADOW PARK ROAD, DY8 4TU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW PARK ROAD, DY8 4TU.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order8
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Ashwood Park Primary School

Good324 pupils0.2 km
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St James's CofE Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Brook Primary School

Good404 pupils0.9 km
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Amblecote Primary School

Good297 pupils1.0 km
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Belle Vue Primary School

Requires Improvement453 pupils1.3 km
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The Wordsley School

Good841 pupils1.5 km
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Fairhaven Primary School

Requires Improvement297 pupils1.5 km
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Ridgewood High School

Requires Improvement658 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Glasshouse Shop0.9 km
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
fastfood

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