DY8 2LE is a sought-after residential area on Melrose Avenue, 0.6km from Swinford, Old in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Norton ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For serious buyers, DY8 2LE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £562k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 2LE are sourced from Output Area E00049805 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELROSE AVENUE, DY8 2LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE AVENUE, DY8 2LE.
301
47
£ 52,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 2LE 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DY8 2LE's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £562k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 2LE. The average age is 47.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 478,500
15 sales · Mean £ 503,136
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 2LE has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Pedmore CE Primary School
Old Swinford Hospital
Greenfield Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Redhill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jay Indian House0.9 km
- Oriental Palace0.9 km
- Oldswinford Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Sizzlers inc. Pizza by Papa0.8 km
- Ulula at Elmfield School0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Pedmore Convenience Store1.0 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- Golf Shop0.4 km
- Shell Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Stourbridge Golf Club0.4 km
- No 92 Oldswinford Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- The Mary Stevens Day Hospice0.7 km
- We Love Carerers0.7 km
- No 92 Coffee Lounge1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bird in Hand0.8 km
- The Cross at Oldswinford0.9 km
- Crown Inn P H0.6 km
- Shrubbery Cottage0.9 km
- Norton Social Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- BP Petrol Station SF Connect0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge Junction1.1 km
- Stourbridge Town1.7 km
- Stourbridge1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY82LE · Data under Open Government Licence