Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

ROTHESAY DRIVE, DY8 5ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHESAY DRIVE, DY8 5ER.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DY8 5ER's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £243k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £243k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.

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

DY8 5ER is a sought-after residential area on Rothesay Drive, 0.4km from Lawneswood in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Wordsley ward and the Dudley South constituency.

For serious buyers, DY8 5ER is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, down 5.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DY8 5ER are sourced from Output Area E00050173 (shared with 11 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 5ER. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 186,250

6 sales · Mean £ 199,991

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

DY8 5ER has low crime rates — 11 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 offences23
Vehicle crime7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Belle Vue Primary School

Requires Improvement453 pupils0.2 km
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Fairhaven Primary School

Requires Improvement297 pupils0.8 km
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Glynne Primary School

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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Ashwood Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.2 km
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Pens Meadow School

Good111 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Sandringham Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Nigel Cox Butchers0.9 km
  • Flats Doughnuts1.0 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Ashwood0.8 km
  • The Glass Cutter Arms P H0.7 km
  • The Mount Pleasant0.9 km
  • The New Inn1.0 km
  • The Woodman0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Sommai Thai0.9 km
  • Coco Loco Coffee Ltd0.9 km
  • Oh-So Coffee0.9 km
  • Hollie's Tea Rooms of Wordsley1.0 km
  • The Roe Deer0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Sir Winston Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Wordsley Chippy1.0 km
  • Wordsley Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Wordsley Tandoori0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • The Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge3.2 km
  • Stourbridge Town3.5 km
  • Stourbridge Junction4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lawnswood Lodge0.3 km