Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

MARKET STREET, DY8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, DY8 1AQ.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DY8 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.3km from Stourbridge in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Lye and Stourbridge North ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

The people who live in DY8 1AQ are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00049875 (shared with 22 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 1AQ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around DY8 1AQ is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences202
Shoplifting94
Criminal damage and arson37
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.3 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.5 km
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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils0.6 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils1.2 km
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Peters Hill Primary School

Good849 pupils1.3 km
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Rufford Primary School

Requires Improvement179 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • 1st Choice Store0.3 km
  • Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.0 km
  • M & B Fruits0.2 km
  • Mike Graham's Butchers0.2 km
  • Boots0.1 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Haul Beer!0.4 km
  • Katie Fitzgeralds0.8 km
  • Red House Boutique Bar0.3 km
  • The Dog House0.4 km
  • The Garibaldi Inn0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Café Express0.2 km
  • The French Deli Stourbridge0.3 km
  • Bar Caffè Colombo0.2 km
  • Cafe Crystal0.1 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.3 km
  • Baruneya Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Jay Indian House0.8 km
  • Oriental Palace0.8 km
  • Pizza One0.2 km
  • Moliano's0.2 km
  • Sunrise takeaway0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge0.3 km
  • Stourbridge Town0.4 km
  • Stourbridge Junction1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stourbridge Town Rail Station0.4 km