Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HEATH STREET, DY8 1SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH STREET, DY8 1SF.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY8 1SF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 1SF spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DY8 1SF is a sought-after residential area on Heath Street, 0.4km from Hanbury Hill in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For families considering a move, DY8 1SF represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1SF are sourced from Output Area E00050111 (shared with 5 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 1SF. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 282,500

5 sales · Mean £ 276,550

Terraced

£ 178,500

2 sales · Mean £ 178,500

Detached

£ 221,500

2 sales · Mean £ 221,500

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

DY8 1SF has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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 offences97
Shoplifting62
Other theft26
Vehicle crime22
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.1 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.7 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils0.8 km
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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Ridgewood High School

Requires Improvement658 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Boots0.5 km
  • Euro Express0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • I'm Lucky0.5 km
  • Kapadia Birmingham Ltd0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Plyvine Catering at Bonded Warehouse0.8 km
  • Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club0.3 km
  • Stourbridge Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • The Bonded Warehouse0.8 km
  • The New Inn0.6 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bar Caffè Colombo0.5 km
  • Cafe Crystal0.4 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • David's Deli0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Baruneya Convenience Store0.0 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Moliano's0.5 km
  • Sunrise takeaway0.5 km
  • Yummies0.4 km
  • Rominos0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge0.5 km
  • Stourbridge Town0.7 km
  • Stourbridge Junction1.4 km