Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

OXFORD DRIVE, DY8 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD DRIVE, DY8 1BP.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Shoplifting62
Other theft28
Anti-social behaviour22
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.1 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.5 km
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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils0.8 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils0.9 km
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Ridgewood High School

Requires Improvement658 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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