Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

PARKFIELD ROAD, DY8 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKFIELD ROAD, DY8 1HA.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY8 1HA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 1HA spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DY8 1HA is a mixed residential area on Parkfield Road, 0.1km from Stourbridge in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Pedmore and Stourbridge East ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DY8 1HA offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00049874 (shared with 13 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 1HA. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,000

5 sales · Mean £ 92,600

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

Crime around DY8 1HA is above average at 99 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 offences167
Shoplifting88
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils0.2 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.4 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.7 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils0.8 km
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Rufford Primary School

Requires Improvement179 pupils0.9 km
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Peters Hill Primary School

Good849 pupils1.1 km
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The Pedmore High School

Good609 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • 1st Choice Store0.2 km
  • Lifestyle Express, Classic News0.4 km
  • M & B Fruits0.4 km
  • Mike Graham's Butchers0.5 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Haul Beer!0.7 km
  • Red House Boutique Bar0.2 km
  • The Dog House0.1 km
  • The Garibaldi Inn1.0 km
  • The Hop Vault0.5 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Base Studio 1 Ltd0.7 km
  • Café Express0.5 km
  • The French Deli Stourbridge0.5 km
  • Bar Caffè Colombo0.5 km
  • Cafe Crystal0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.5 km
  • Baruneya Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Jay Indian House0.6 km
  • Oriental Palace0.6 km
  • Pizza One0.2 km
  • Moliano's0.5 km
  • Yummies0.5 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge Town0.3 km
  • Stourbridge0.6 km
  • Stourbridge Junction0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Stourbridge Town Rail Station0.1 km