DY8 5SB is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.2km from The Green in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Wordsley ward and the Dudley South constituency.
For families considering a move, DY8 5SB represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 5SB are sourced from Output Area E00050179 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DY8 5SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DY8 5SB.
393
36
£ 40,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DY8 5SB's 56% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 5SB. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 172,000
1 sales · Mean £ 172,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 5SB has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pens Meadow School
Fairhaven Primary School
Belle Vue Primary School
The Wordsley School
Brook Primary School
Ashwood Park Primary School
Glynne Primary School
Dingle Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ocean Boat0.6 km
- Wordsley Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Wordsley Tandoori0.1 km
- Hong Kong House0.2 km
- Sir Winston Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Spar0.2 km
- Nigel Cox Butchers0.9 km
- Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(K)0.5 km
- Sandringham Food & Wine0.7 km
- Barnett Lane Stores0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Glass Cutter Arms P H0.4 km
- The New Inn0.2 km
- The Rose And Crown0.2 km
- The Glassworks0.6 km
- The Old Cat0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Crystal Balti0.2 km
- Hollie's Tea Rooms of Wordsley0.0 km
- Wordsley Green Cafe0.2 km
- Holy Trinity Church & Hall0.1 km
- Oh-So Coffee0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge2.7 km
- Stourbridge Town2.9 km
- Lye3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY85SB · Data under Open Government Licence