Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

DY8 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY8 1DZ.

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Population

192

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 1DZ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

DY8 1DZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Stourbridge in Stourbridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lye and Stourbridge North ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

The people who live in DY8 1DZ are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 43 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 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00049873 (shared with 559 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 1DZ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around DY8 1DZ is above average at 112 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 offences191
Shoplifting94
Criminal damage and arson36
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils0.4 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.5 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.5 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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Peters Hill Primary School

Good849 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils1.2 km
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Rufford Primary School

Requires Improvement179 pupils1.2 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Barbridge0.1 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.7 km
  • Duke William0.3 km
  • Royal Exchange0.6 km
  • Ten Arches0.6 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Balti Dilshad0.9 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Rio's Piri Piri0.2 km
  • Anatolia Grill Bar0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Spar Express0.2 km
  • Cheviot News0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Papa John's0.2 km
  • Merchants0.8 km
  • Eastern Deli0.1 km
  • No 1 Pizza0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • Beauty By Rosy0.1 km
  • Fairy Frox Dress Hire0.2 km
  • Rosemary's Sweets & Treats0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge Town0.2 km
  • Stourbridge0.3 km
  • Stourbridge Junction1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Stourbridge Town Rail Station0.2 km