DY8 1SB is a sought-after residential area on Heath Street, 0.3km 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 1SB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1SB are sourced from Output Area E00050112 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH STREET, DY8 1SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH STREET, DY8 1SB.
306
42
£ 40,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 1SB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DY8 1SB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £552k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £552k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 1SB. The average age is 42.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 423,750
6 sales · Mean £ 478,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 1SB has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Greenfield Primary School
Old Swinford Hospital
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Redhill School
The Ridge Primary School
Ridgewood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Boots0.6 km
- Euro Express0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- I'm Lucky0.6 km
- Kapadia Birmingham Ltd0.7 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Plyvine Catering at Bonded Warehouse1.0 km
- Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club0.4 km
- Stourbridge Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The Bonded Warehouse1.0 km
- The New Inn0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bar Caffè Colombo0.6 km
- Cafe Crystal0.6 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- David's Deli0.8 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Baruneya Convenience Store0.2 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Spar Express0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Moliano's0.6 km
- Sunrise takeaway0.7 km
- Yummies0.6 km
- Rominos0.7 km
- Eastern Deli0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge0.7 km
- Stourbridge Town0.8 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY81SB · Data under Open Government Licence