DY8 5HX is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Road, 0.6km from Wordsley in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Wordsley ward and the Dudley South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 5HX offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 5HX are sourced from Output Area E00050143 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALMORAL ROAD, DY8 5HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL ROAD, DY8 5HX.
255
51
£ 38,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 5HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 5HX. The average age is 50.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 242,000
3 sales · Mean £ 222,000
Terraced
£ 176,500
2 sales · Mean £ 176,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 5HX has low crime rates — 24 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
Ashwood Park Primary School
Belle Vue Primary School
St James's CofE Primary School
Fairhaven Primary School
Brook Primary School
Pens Meadow School
Glynne Primary School
The Wordsley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Sandringham Food & Wine0.2 km
- Dhanda Convenience Store0.8 km
- Flats Doughnuts0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Wordsley Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Ashwood0.3 km
- The Lawnswood0.9 km
- The Glass Cutter Arms P H0.9 km
- The New Inn1.0 km
- The Rose And Crown0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Hong Kong House0.8 km
- Sir Winston Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Wordsley Chippy0.9 km
- Ocean Boat1.0 km
- Wordsley Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- The Co-op0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Little Taste of Heaven0.9 km
- Holy Trinity Church & Hall0.9 km
- Crystal Balti0.8 km
- Hollie's Tea Rooms of Wordsley0.9 km
- Wordsley Green Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge2.5 km
- Stourbridge Town2.8 km
- Stourbridge Junction4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DY85HX · Data under Open Government Licence