Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

AUDNAM, DY8 4AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUDNAM, DY8 4AL.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /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 4AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY8 4AL is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

DY8 4AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Audnam, 0.4km from Dennis Street in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Brierley Hill ward and the Dudley South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00049316 (shared with 7 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 4AL. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 178,000

2 sales · Mean £ 178,000

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

DY8 4AL has low crime rates — 23 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 offences50
Shoplifting24
Vehicle crime13
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Brook Primary School

Good404 pupils0.3 km
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Amblecote Primary School

Good297 pupils0.5 km
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Ashwood Park Primary School

Good324 pupils0.8 km
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The Wordsley School

Good841 pupils1.0 km
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St James's CofE Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Hawbush Primary School

Requires Improvement271 pupils1.2 km
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Pens Meadow School

Good111 pupils1.3 km
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Fairhaven Primary School

Requires Improvement297 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Bird In Hand0.4 km
  • The Robin Hood Inn0.6 km
  • Amblecote Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • The Glassworks0.5 km
  • The Swan0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Ruby Cantonese Restaurant0.5 km
  • Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive0.8 km
  • Indiluxe Restaurant0.1 km
  • Ruskin Mill Glasshouse College Cafe0.5 km
  • Khatri's0.1 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hong Kong House0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.1 km
  • Ocean Boat0.5 km
  • KB Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Swan Chippy0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.7 km
  • Wine Ville0.1 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Dhanda Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Local Express Sandfield Stores0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rawson's Retreat0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Glasshouse Shop0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge1.6 km
  • Stourbridge Town1.8 km
  • Lye2.9 km