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.
HEATH STREET, DY8 1SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH STREET, DY8 1SG.
332
40
£ 40,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 1SG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Baruneya Convenience Store0.1 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Spar Express0.7 km
- + 5 more
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
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Postcode Profile: DY81SG · Data under Open Government Licence