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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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached20£387,500£3,365
Flats21£137,500£2,561
Semi-Detached28£265,000£3,218
Terraced31£221,000£3,100

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

DY89FZ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81UQ

Green Street

DY81SG

Heath Street

DY81JA

Mount Street

DY81SE

Heath Street

DY83QX

Park Road

DY89GD

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81DA

High Street

DY83QA

Bridgnorth Road

DY81JE

Birmingham Street

DY81SN

Talbot Street

DY81HF

Parkfield Road

DY83TE

Enville Street

DY81PA

New Road

DY89FF

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81HD

Parkfield Road

DY83YA

South Road

DY81TD

Lower High Street

DY83NU

Bridgnorth Road

DY81SA

Heath Street

DY81NR

The Heathlands

DY83NX

Bridgnorth Road

DY83SS

Lowndes Road

DY81LA

Coney Green

DY81WX

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81QW

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81XS

Enville Street

DY81DP

High Street

DY81XA

Bradley Road

DY83TD

Enville Street

DY81SD

Bernwall Close

DY83SA

Kohima Drive

DY81HJ

Ryemarket

DY81EL

Foster Street

DY83QG

Bridgnorth Road

DY81EG

Court Street

DY84NH

High Street

DY81LE

Pebble Close

DY83RU

Cobden Street

DY81HP

Scholars Walk

DY81FD

Market Street

DY81QN

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81AR

Hill Street

DY81AB

Market Street

DY81DT

High Street

DY81PR

Union Street

DY81DB

High Street

DY83XP

Beale Street

DY81LH

Stepping Stones

DY83SN

Foster Place

DY81EJ

St Johns Road

DY81ET

St Johns Road

DY81AG

Market Street

DY83XE

Cross Street

DY81QS

Danford Close

DY83XR

Clifton Street

DY83RS

Park Road

DY83SB

King Street

DY83TQ

Enville Street

DY89HR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89JP

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89JR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81DS

High Street

DY81XJ

Wheeler Street

DY83AN

Ashfords Grove

DY81JY

Stepping Stones

DY83SZ

Mamble Road

DY81DW

High Street

DY83YD

Heathfield Gardens

DY81PW

Prospect Hill

DY83NJ

High Park Avenue

DY83QF

King Street

DY81ED

High Street

DY81BZ

Chapel Street

DY83SU

Birch Drive

DY81AY

Worcester Street

DY83UN

Charles Road

DY76WF

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81TT

Lower High Street

DY81EQ

High Street

DY81SP

Victoria Street

DY83QU

Duncombe Street

DY81XD

Bath Road

DY83XU

Western Road

DY89FW

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY90WT

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81QG

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81EZ

Parkfield Road

DY81TA

Lower High Street

DY83UY

Unwin Crescent

DY89JL

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.