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.
BRIDGNORTH ROAD, DY8 3QG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGNORTH ROAD, DY8 3QG.
291
43
£ 40,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ridgewood High School
St James's CofE Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Ashwood Park Primary School
Brook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forget-Me-Not House B&B0.4 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DY83QG · Data under Open Government Licence