DY8 4SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dorset Road, 0.2km from Lowtown in Stourbridge. Administratively it sits within Wollaston and Stourbridge Town ward and the Stourbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, DY8 4SY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 4SY are sourced from Output Area E00050119 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORSET ROAD, DY8 4SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET ROAD, DY8 4SY.
267
42
£ 39,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 4SY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DY8 4SY is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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 4SY. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,000
2 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 4SY has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James's CofE Primary School
Ashwood Park Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Brook Primary School
Ridgewood High School
The Ridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Spin2Win Entertainments Limited0.6 km
- Wine Ville0.7 km
- Wollaston Post Office & Shop0.9 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- Boots1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forget-Me-Not House B&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Princess0.9 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- Amblecote Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Kingsbridge0.9 km
- The Glassworks0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Laser Quest S/B Ltd, The Warehouse0.8 km
- Loaded Desserts0.9 km
- Moon's Cafe0.7 km
- East One Curry House Ltd0.9 km
- Indus Express0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Wollaston News and Off Licence0.8 km
- A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd0.8 km
- Glasshouse Shop0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Red Chilli0.8 km
- The Golden Boat0.9 km
- Wollaston Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- San Wu House0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge1.5 km
- Stourbridge Town1.9 km
- Stourbridge Junction3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY84SY · Data under Open Government Licence