Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HEATH STREET, DY8 1SG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

332

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY8 1SG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DY8 1SG combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£511k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DY8 1SG is a sought-after residential area on Heath Street, 0.5km 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 1SG offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £511k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 1SG are sourced from Output Area E00050107 (shared with 7 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 1SG. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 421,500

2 sales · Mean £ 421,500

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

DY8 1SG has low crime rates — 46 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 offences105
Shoplifting61
Other theft24
Vehicle crime24
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.2 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.7 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils0.9 km
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Redhill School

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

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils1.1 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

45 nearby
  • Boots0.5 km
  • Euro Express0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • I'm Lucky0.5 km
  • Kapadia Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Plyvine Catering at Bonded Warehouse0.7 km
  • Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club0.3 km
  • Stourbridge Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • The Bonded Warehouse0.7 km
  • The New Inn0.6 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Bar Caffè Colombo0.4 km
  • Cafe Crystal0.4 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • David's Deli0.6 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Baruneya Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Spar Express0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Moliano's0.5 km
  • Sunrise takeaway0.5 km
  • Yummies0.4 km
  • Rominos0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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