Postcode DY8 1AR is located in a major urban area, within the Wollaston & Stourbridge Town ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter is £47,035 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Mary Stevens Park.
Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter is £47,035 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from DY8 1AR.
Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter near DY8 1AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stourbridge Town | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Town |
| 0.8 mi | Stourbridge Junction | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mary Stevens Park | Large | Walking directions to Mary Stevens Park |
| 0.1 mi | Greenfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Greenfield Gardens |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £372,500 |
| Flats | 34 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £241,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
In the DY8 1AR postcode area, located within Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Ryemarket, Dudley, DY8 1HJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | New Road, Dudley, DY8 1PB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Worcester Street, Dudley, DY8 2AD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | High Street, Dudley, DY8 1HJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Dudley, DY8 1DZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.