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Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter

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About

Stourbridge Town centres around the High Street and its historic market hall. The area is a functional commercial hub with various independent shops and traditional pubs. Public transport connections are provided by the Stourbridge Town branch line, one of the shortest passenger railway lines in the country. This creates a distinct link to the larger network while maintaining a self-contained feel.

The Old Quarter, situated near the River Stour, contains a conservation area with Georgian and Victorian architecture. It is known for its glassmaking heritage, with red brick bottle kilns still standing as industrial monuments. The area includes the Ruskin Glass Centre, a workspace for artists continuing the local craft. Streets like Lower High Street feature a mix of residential properties and smaller, specialist businesses.

Area overview

On average Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter is £47,035 per year. There are 2 schools in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter is home to around 8,168 people, with a population density of about 4,557 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter Population
8,168
Population density
4,557 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.11(+24%)
Shoplifting
24.85(+186%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.55(-11%)
Vehicle crime
8.45(+30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,253
88.8%
Other White
218
2.67%
Pakistani
212
2.6%
Indian
69
0.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
56
0.69%
Total population: 8,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,455
36.04%
No qualifications
1,236
18.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,168
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
555
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,812

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,268
32.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,133
29.05%
Social rents from council
687
17.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
678
17.38%
Other forms of private rent
76
1.95%
Total households: 3,900

Property prices in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £346K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£415,000£321
Semi-Detached32£277,500£302
Terraced32£220,500£297
Flats20£145,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£106,950£217,500£154,750
2017£295,000£120,000£184,500£182,500
2018£287,500£131,250£224,000£162,000
2019£366,250£113,500£205,000£189,000
2020£350,000£148,950£199,125£192,500
2021£335,000£164,000£256,250£205,000
2022£394,950£130,000£295,000£250,000
2023£376,500£155,000£280,000£240,725
2024£395,000£160,000£282,500£237,400
2025£387,500£120,000£278,000£225,475
2026£350,000£175,000£275,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£173£184£165
2017£238£159£201£217
2018£237£215£218£195
2019£263£197£232£211
2020£282£246£245£194
2021£299£242£255£235
2022£342£218£296£268
2023£310£253£276£277
2024£288£237£278£251
2025£314£224£303£288
2026£363£238£286£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter

Is Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter safe?

Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter?

The median sale price in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter is £240,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter?

Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter?

Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter sits around rank 14,026 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter?

The average household income in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter is around £47,035 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter

DY83TS

Green Street

DY81XG

Cecil Street

DY81JG

Birmingham Street

DY82WZ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83UW

Charles Road

DY81UG

Albert Street

DY81TY

Green Street

DY81JH

Birmingham Street

DY81PN

Prospect Hill

DY83XA

Cathcart Road

DY81SF

Heath Street

DY81UU

Turney Road

DY83XS

Clifton Street

DY81BN

Webb Court

DY81NA

Redhill

DY81AQ

Market Street

DY83PZ

Bridgnorth Road

DY89AH

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81RP

New Road

DY81HY

Mount Street

DY81XN

West Street

DY81BE

Hanbury Hill

DY81FG

Market Street

DY83UU

Swan Street

DY81UZ

Birch Drive

DY81UE

Lion Street

DY81BX

Queens Road

DY81AA

Market Street

DY81AN

Worcester Street

DY81JD

Sandyacre Way

DY81TE

Lower High Street

DY83TT

Bowling Green Road

DY83UZ

Cathcart Road

DY81BW

Green Street

DY81AT

Worcester Street

DY83UR

Lawn Avenue

DY83QD

The Dell

DY81SB

Heath Street

DY83UE

Cleveland Street

DY83TW

Fox Covert

DY81ST

Greenfield Avenue

DY81TR

St Giles Row

DY81SX

Greenfield Avenue

DY81PH

New Road

DY81UF

Holly Grove

DY89FP

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89AT

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81DZ

High Street

DY83SY

Mamble Road

DY81QD

Hagley Road

DY83XT

Clifton Street

DY81BL

Drury Lane

DY81AE

Bell Street

DY81XF

Forge Road

DY81PB

New Road

DY81HE

Coventry Street

DY81XH

West Street

DY83TY

Bowling Green Road

DY81UA

Green Street

DY83SW

Lowndes Road

DY83UH

South Road

DY81YD

Crown Centre

DY83RT

Cobden Street

DY81AD

Market Street

DY83QH

Romilly Close

DY81BG

College Road

DY81UN

Bradley Road

DY81QA

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83RZ

Bowling Green Road

DY83TX

Lion Passage

DY81YA

Crown Lane

DY81BY

Park Street

DY81QE

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89GP

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81TP

Queen Street

DY81UB

Green Street

DY83QY

Duncombe Street

DY83TB

Birch Drive

DY89GZ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83SQ

The Greenwoods

DY75YQ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83SX

Mamble Road

DY89FR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83TU

Longlands Avenue

DY81YS

St Johns Road

DY81QQ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83TH

Hemmings Close

DY81YE

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY90ZJ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81LD

Bedcote Place

DY89LW

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83NY

Bridgnorth Road

DY83NH

High Park Avenue

DY83UP

Lawn Avenue

DY81SZ

Ballarat Walk

DY82YY

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83RX

Tudor Gardens

DY83PA

Bridgnorth Road

DY83AL

Melvyn Close

DY83QB

King Street