Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

HEATHFIELD GARDENS, DY8 3YD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD GARDENS, DY8 3YD.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

home £206,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Vehicle crime23
Shoplifting16
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Outstanding279 pupils0.3 km
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Gig Mill Primary School

Good617 pupils0.6 km
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Old Swinford Hospital

Good692 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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Redhill School

Outstanding1218 pupils1.1 km
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The Ridge Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Ridgewood High School

Requires Improvement658 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Baruneya Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Broadway Service Station0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

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