DY8 3YD is a sought-after residential area on Heathfield Gardens, 0.3km from Heath in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, DY8 3YD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 3YD are sourced from Output Area E00050110 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHFIELD GARDENS, DY8 3YD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD GARDENS, DY8 3YD.
290
47
£ 40,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 3YD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 3YD spans multiple life stages — average age 47, 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 3YD. The average age is 46.6. 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
Terraced
£ 185,500
18 sales · Mean £ 184,541
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 3YD has low crime rates — 26 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
Greenfield Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Old Swinford Hospital
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Redhill School
The Ridge Primary School
Ridgewood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- Euro Express0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- I'm Lucky0.7 km
- Kapadia Birmingham Ltd0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club0.5 km
- Stourbridge Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The New Inn0.4 km
- Shrubbery Cottage0.8 km
- Stourbridge Academy0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bar Caffè Colombo0.7 km
- Cafe Crystal0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- David's Deli0.9 km
- Greys Coffee Bistro Lounge0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Baruneya Convenience Store0.2 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Broadway Service Station0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Moliano's0.7 km
- Sunrise takeaway0.6 km
- Yummies0.7 km
- Rominos0.9 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge0.8 km
- Stourbridge Town1.0 km
- Stourbridge Junction1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DY83YD · Data under Open Government Licence