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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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 4,557.0 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

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £233,750 in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£385,000
Terraced32£231,225
Semi-Detached31£278,000
Flats25£120,000

10 years median price trend in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter.

All postcodes in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter

DY83SZ

Mamble Road

DY89HZ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81DB

High Street

DY81LD

Bedcote Place

DY81PS

Hagley Road

DY81XF

Forge Road

DY83NL

Tyrol Close

DY82GB

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81DT

High Street

DY81EP

Coventry Street

DY81EX

Vauxhall Road

DY81UE

Lion Street

DY81ZR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY90WT

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81BW

Green Street

DY81AY

Worcester Street

DY81BZ

Chapel Street

DY81HD

Parkfield Road

DY81LF

Pebble Close

DY81NA

Redhill

DY81XE

Scotts Road

DY83AN

Ashfords Grove

DY83RY

Bowling Green Road

DY83UH

South Road

DY83UX

Brook Street

DY81HF

Parkfield Road

DY83SB

King Street

DY82YY

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89FW

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81DJ

High Street

DY81FG

Market Street

DY81NF

Redhill Close

DY81SE

Heath Street

DY81SQ

Heath Street

DY81TG

Lower High Street

DY81TY

Green Street

DY81TZ

Green Street

DY81XH

West Street

DY83TE

Enville Street

DY81DP

High Street

DY81RN

Nene Close

DY89JG

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81PH

New Road

DY81TR

St Giles Row

DY81XJ

Wheeler Street

DY83QA

Bridgnorth Road

DY83UW

Charles Road

DY83YA

South Road

DY75YG

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83NU

Bridgnorth Road

DY81LP

Foster Street East

DY81SD

Bernwall Close

DY81SP

Victoria Street

DY81UX

Bradley Road

DY83XB

Brook Street

DY81JG

Birmingham Street

DY81FE

New Road

DY81AD

Market Street

DY81AN

Worcester Street

DY81XS

Enville Street

DY83UZ

Cathcart Road

DY89HR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89JR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89GE

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81BY

Park Street

DY81HY

Mount Street

DY81JA

Mount Street

DY81JY

Stepping Stones

DY83NX

Bridgnorth Road

DY83QU

Duncombe Street

DY82WZ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81EB

High Street

DY81UB

Green Street

DY81AP

Faulkner Close

DY81AS

Worcester Street

DY81AZ

Baylie Street

DY81JZ

Stepping Stones

DY81TA

Lower High Street

DY81UR

Scotts Road

DY81XA

Bradley Road

DY81XL

Wheeler Street

DY81XQ

Cecil Street

DY83QF

King Street

DY83QH

Romilly Close

DY83RS

Park Road

DY83UT

Borough Crescent

DY89GP

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89LQ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81BX

Queens Road

DY81FB

St Johns Road

DY81JU

Junction Road

DY81UQ

Green Street

DY83PY

Bridgnorth Road

DY83SS

Lowndes Road

DY83SW

Lowndes Road

DY83TD

Enville Street

DY89FR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89GD

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81DS

High Street

DY81UN

Bradley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.