DY8 3DD is a safe, established residential area on Whittington Road, 0.1km from Norton in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Norton ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 3DD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00049830 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITTINGTON ROAD, DY8 3DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITTINGTON ROAD, DY8 3DD.
279
46
£ 52,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 3DD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 3DD spans multiple life stages — average age 46, 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 3DD. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 272,000
7 sales · Mean £ 287,363
Semi-Detached
£ 466,250
2 sales · Mean £ 466,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 3DD has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Gig Mill Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
Ridgewood High School
Old Swinford Hospital
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The New Inn0.6 km
- The Garibaldi Inn0.9 km
- Gigmill0.6 km
- Norton Social Club0.6 km
- Old White Horse0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Well Drop-in at St Michaels Church0.3 km
- No 92 Coffee Lounge0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.9 km
- Adam Myers Pharmacy0.1 km
- Falcon Service Station0.7 km
- Larkhill General Store0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Merchants0.9 km
- Norton Fisheries0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Broadway Service Station0.6 km
- The Cooperative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge1.6 km
- Stourbridge Town1.8 km
- Stourbridge Junction2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY83DD · Data under Open Government Licence