DY8 5TH is a sought-after residential area on Guardians Walk, 0.6km from Buckpool in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Wordsley ward and the Dudley South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 5TH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 80% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 2.7% 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 5TH are sourced from Output Area E00181866 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUARDIANS WALK, DY8 5TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUARDIANS WALK, DY8 5TH.
526
31
£ 40,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY8 5TH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DY8 5TH's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £244k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 5TH. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 226,250
10 sales · Mean £ 236,745
Flat
£ 114,250
12 sales · Mean £ 118,166
Detached
£ 297,750
12 sales · Mean £ 317,041
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 5TH has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pens Meadow School
Dingle Community Primary School
Bromley Hills Primary School
Fairhaven Primary School
The Brier School
The Wordsley School
The Crestwood School
Crestwood Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Lad Chemist Ltd0.6 km
- Moor Street Convenience Store0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- The Wheatmill Bakery0.9 km
- Premier Store & Post Office1.0 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The High Acres0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Evergreen Takeaway0.9 km
- Wordsley Chippy0.6 km
- Hong Kong House0.8 km
- Wordsley Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Wordsley Tandoori0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Samson And Lion Public House0.7 km
- The High Acres0.6 km
- The Glass Cutter Arms P H0.7 km
- The New Inn0.6 km
- The Rose And Crown0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dingle Community Centre0.6 km
- Fanny Adams Sweet & Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Holy Trinity Church & Hall0.6 km
- Oh-So Coffee0.7 km
- Red Cone1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge3.1 km
- Stourbridge Town3.3 km
- Lye3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DY85TH · Data under Open Government Licence