Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

MAPLE CLOSE, DY8 3AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE CLOSE, DY8 3AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY8 3AE 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DY8 3AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 3AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Maple Close, 0.6km from Norton in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Norton ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 3AE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00049838 (shared with 13 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 3AE. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 445,000

1 sales · Mean £ 445,000

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

DY8 3AE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime7
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stourbridge Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.7 km
  • Norton Social Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Well Drop-in at St Michaels Church0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Adam Myers Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Norton Off Licence0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Cooperative Food0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Norton Fisheries0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge2.1 km
  • Stourbridge Junction2.2 km
  • Stourbridge Town2.3 km