DY8 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Heath Lane, 0.2km from Hanbury Hill in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Norton ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 1BB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £574k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00049816 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH LANE, DY8 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH LANE, DY8 1BB.
358
44
£ 52,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 1BB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DY8 1BB's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £574k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £574k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1BB. The average age is 44.1. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 612,390
2 sales · Mean £ 612,390
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 1BB has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Old Swinford Hospital
Greenfield Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Redhill School
Gig Mill Primary School
The Pedmore High School
Rufford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- Euro Express0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- I'm Lucky0.7 km
- Kapadia Birmingham Ltd0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club0.6 km
- Stourbridge Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The New Inn0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.9 km
- Brewers Fayre1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Bar Caffè Colombo0.7 km
- Cafe Crystal0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- David's Deli1.0 km
- Greys Coffee Bistro Lounge0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Baruneya Convenience Store0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Spar Express0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Moliano's0.7 km
- Yummies0.7 km
- Rominos0.7 km
- Eastern Deli0.7 km
- No 1 Pizza0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge Town0.8 km
- Stourbridge0.8 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81BB · Data under Open Government Licence