Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

BRIDGNORTH ROAD, DY8 3QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGNORTH ROAD, DY8 3QG.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY8 3QG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

DY8 3QG is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DY8 3QG is a safe, established residential area on Bridgnorth Road, 0.6km from Wollaston in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.

For families considering a move, DY8 3QG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 3QG are sourced from Output Area E00050136 (shared with 14 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 3QG. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

DY8 3QG has low crime rates — 35 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 offences70
Shoplifting40
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Ridgewood High School

Requires Improvement658 pupils0.7 km
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St James's CofE Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils1.1 km
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Amblecote Primary School

Good297 pupils1.1 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils1.2 km
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Ashwood Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.3 km
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Brook Primary School

Good404 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Spin2Win Entertainments Limited1.0 km
  • Rosemary's Sweets & Treats1.0 km
  • Wollaston Post Office & Shop0.2 km
  • Nickolls & Perks Ltd1.0 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Forget-Me-Not House B&B0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Queens Head Inn0.6 km
  • The Gate Hangs Well0.4 km
  • The Princess0.2 km
  • Foresters Arms0.8 km
  • Kingsbridge0.1 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Loaded Desserts0.2 km
  • East One Curry House Ltd0.2 km
  • Indus Express0.0 km
  • Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive1.0 km
  • Cellars Indian Cuisine Limited0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Wollaston News and Off Licence0.1 km
  • A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd0.1 km
  • Broadway Service Station0.9 km
  • Glasshouse Shop0.9 km
  • Baruneya Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • No 1 Pizza1.0 km
  • Red Chilli0.1 km
  • The Golden Boat0.2 km
  • Wollaston Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Loon Fung0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge1.0 km
  • Stourbridge Town1.4 km
  • Stourbridge Junction2.4 km