DY8 1BP is a well-regarded residential area on Oxford Drive, 0.2km from Hanbury Hill in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 1BP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £499k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00050108 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD DRIVE, DY8 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD DRIVE, DY8 1BP.
307
48
£ 40,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DY8 1BP's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £499k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £499k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1BP. The average age is 48.3. 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: 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
£ 499,950
1 sales · Mean £ 499,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY8 1BP is moderate at 61 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
Greenfield Primary School
Old Swinford Hospital
Redhill School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
Ridgewood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- 1st Choice Store0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.3 km
- M & B Fruits0.5 km
- Mike Graham's Butchers0.5 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Haul Beer!0.7 km
- Katie Fitzgeralds0.8 km
- Red House Boutique Bar0.6 km
- The Dog House0.7 km
- The Garibaldi Inn0.4 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Café Express0.5 km
- The French Deli Stourbridge0.6 km
- Anatolia Grill Bar0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Spar Express0.6 km
- BP Petrol Station SF Connect0.9 km
- Cheviot News1.0 km
- Baruneya Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Jay Indian House0.8 km
- Oriental Palace0.8 km
- Pizza One0.5 km
- Merchants0.3 km
- Eastern Deli0.5 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge0.5 km
- Stourbridge Town0.7 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81BP · Data under Open Government Licence