DY8 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Heath Lane, 0.2km from Hanbury Hill in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Pedmore and Stourbridge East ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
The people who live in DY8 1BD are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00049882 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH LANE, DY8 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH LANE, DY8 1BD.
386
31
£ 45,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1BD. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
3 sales · Mean £ 483,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 1BD has low crime rates — 26 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
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Redhill School
Gig Mill Primary School
The Pedmore High School
Rufford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Boots0.6 km
- Euro Express0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- I'm Lucky0.7 km
- Kapadia Birmingham Ltd0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club0.5 km
- Stourbridge Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The New Inn0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.9 km
- Brewers Fayre0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bar Caffè Colombo0.7 km
- Cafe Crystal0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- David's Deli0.9 km
- Greys Coffee Bistro Lounge0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Baruneya Convenience Store0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Spar Express0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Moliano's0.7 km
- Sunrise takeaway1.0 km
- Yummies0.7 km
- Rominos0.7 km
- Eastern Deli0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge Town0.8 km
- Stourbridge0.8 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81BD · Data under Open Government Licence