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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 high 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
7/10
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
45.42(+19%)
Shoplifting
24.49(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.63(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.04(+40%)
Public order
9.43(+55%)
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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

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
Detached9£370,000
Flats25£120,000
Semi-Detached34£283,000
Terraced33£244,000

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

DY89FR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89GD

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81AT

Worcester Street

DY81BN

Webb Court

DY81TT

Lower High Street

DY83SX

Mamble Road

DY81AA

Market Street

DY81BX

Queens Road

DY81DS

High Street

DY81JU

Junction Road

DY81QA

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81UN

Bradley Road

DY81UQ

Green Street

DY83SW

Lowndes Road

DY89LE

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81BT

Chapelfield Mews

DY81QW

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81HP

Scholars Walk

DY81SB

Heath Street

DY83XT

Clifton Street

DY81DA

High Street

DY81SY

Greenfield Avenue

DY81UF

Holly Grove

DY90ZR

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81YE

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83TB

Birch Drive

DY81DX

High Street

DY83QX

Park Road

DY83XU

Western Road

DY81BP

Oxford Drive

DY81SG

Heath Street

DY81TX

Hemplands Road

DY83RX

Tudor Gardens

DY83XP

Beale Street

DY89FZ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89GH

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89JL

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81AU

Pargeter Street

DY81DE

High Street

DY81JE

Birmingham Street

DY81JX

Junction Road

DY81TS

Lower High Street

DY81XZ

Scotts Road

DY83UY

Unwin Crescent

DY84QL

Meriden Avenue

DY89FL

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY76WF

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81BS

Enville Street

DY81EE

High Street

DY81EJ

St Johns Road

DY83RU

Cobden Street

DY83SA

Kohima Drive

DY81LB

Junction Road

DY81LL

Prospect Gardens

DY83UN

Charles Road

DY89AW

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81DW

High Street

DY81WX

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81ES

Lower High Street

DY81HX

Foster Street East

DY83NY

Bridgnorth Road

DY83SQ

The Greenwoods

DY83SU

Birch Drive

DY83TF

Beauty Bank Crescent

DY81AQ

Market Street

DY83TH

Hemmings Close

DY83UR

Lawn Avenue

DY83YJ

South Road

DY81UZ

Birch Drive

DY83TS

Green Street

DY83TU

Longlands Avenue

DY81EH

St Johns Road

DY81JH

Birmingham Street

DY83XF

Brook Street

DY81PN

Prospect Hill

DY83TQ

Enville Street

DY83XA

Cathcart Road

DY81ET

St Johns Road

DY83AL

Melvyn Close

DY83RT

Cobden Street

DY83TW

Fox Covert

DY83UU

Swan Street

DY89GX

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY81JL

Birmingham Street

DY81PR

Union Street

DY89FF

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY89GZ

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town

DY83NJ

High Park Avenue

DY81DL

High Street

DY83UP

Lawn Avenue

DY84NH

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.