DY8 4QJ is a sought-after residential area on Eggington Road, 0.6km from Lowtown in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 4QJ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 4QJ are sourced from Output Area E00050128 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EGGINGTON ROAD, DY8 4QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGGINGTON ROAD, DY8 4QJ.
317
48
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 4QJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY8 4QJ — age 48, 92% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 4QJ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,475
16 sales · Mean £ 330,590
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
12 sales · Mean £ 312,041
Terraced
£ 276,000
1 sales · Mean £ 276,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 4QJ has low crime rates — 25 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
St James's CofE Primary School
Ridgewood High School
The Ridge Primary School
Ashwood Park Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Brook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Spin2Win Entertainments Limited0.9 km
- Wollaston Post Office & Shop0.3 km
- Nisa0.4 km
- Fletcher Drinks Cabinet0.3 km
- Harris Butchers0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forget-Me-Not House B&B0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Queens Head Inn0.8 km
- The Gate Hangs Well0.5 km
- The Princess0.3 km
- Foresters Arms0.6 km
- Kingsbridge0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Loaded Desserts0.3 km
- East One Curry House Ltd0.3 km
- Indus Express0.3 km
- Discover U Tea Rooms0.2 km
- St James's Church Hall0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wollaston News and Off Licence0.2 km
- A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd0.2 km
- Glasshouse Shop0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Red Chilli0.2 km
- The Golden Boat0.2 km
- Wollaston Fish Bar0.2 km
- San Wu House0.2 km
- KB Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge1.3 km
- Stourbridge Town1.6 km
- Stourbridge Junction2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DY84QJ · Data under Open Government Licence