Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

GUARDIANS WALK, DY8 5TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUARDIANS WALK, DY8 5TH.

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Population

526

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Burglary11
Vehicle crime7
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Pens Meadow School

Good111 pupils0.2 km
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Dingle Community Primary School

Good182 pupils0.6 km
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Bromley Hills Primary School

Good311 pupils0.6 km
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Fairhaven Primary School

Requires Improvement297 pupils0.7 km
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The Brier School

Outstanding164 pupils0.7 km
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The Wordsley School

Good841 pupils0.7 km
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The Crestwood School

Good975 pupils0.7 km
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Crestwood Park Primary School

Good211 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The High Acres0.6 km
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
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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
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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