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.
HEATH STREET, DY8 1SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH STREET, DY8 1SF.
339
37
£ 40,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Greenfield Primary School
Old Swinford Hospital
Gig Mill Primary School
Redhill School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
Ridgewood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Baruneya Convenience Store0.0 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- + 3 more
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
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Postcode Profile: DY81SF · Data under Open Government Licence