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DY8 1BU

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Lye & Stourbridge North

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Detailed insights for DY8 1BU

Overview

Postcode DY8 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Lye & Stourbridge North ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Amblecote West & Stambermill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Amblecote West & Stambermill is £45,465 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Greenfield Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Amblecote West & Stambermill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Amblecote West & Stambermill has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Amblecote West & Stambermill is £45,465 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from DY8 1BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Amblecote West & Stambermill near DY8 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY8 1BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Stourbridge Town

N/A

Walking directions to Stourbridge Town
0.9 mi

Stourbridge Junction

N/A

Walking directions to Stourbridge Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY8 1BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreenfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Greenfield Gardens
0.4 miRidgewaysSmallWalking directions to Ridgeways

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
2,272.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.72(-15%)
Vehicle crime
7.13(+10%)
Other theft
5.87(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.87(-19%)
Public order
5.87(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
93.18%
Pakistani
7
2.08%
Other White
5
1.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.89%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.64%
Level 3 (A level)
65
23.55%
No qualifications
45
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
42.95%
Owns with a mortgage
56
37.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.08%
Other social rented
6
4.03%
Shared ownership
3
2.01%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Lye & Stourbridge North

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £260K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Lye & Stourbridge North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£266,000£312
Semi-Detached48£228,000£263
Terraced25£190,000£258
Flats7£145,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lye & Stourbridge North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£55,250£150,000£95,975
2017£197,500£63,000£145,000£102,500
2018£210,000£75,000£157,000£126,500
2019£225,000£65,000£166,250£118,000
2020£250,000£79,500£182,000£129,950
2021£243,500£75,000£179,995£140,000
2022£286,000£87,250£210,000£155,500
2023£280,000£76,000£211,250£160,000
2024£299,950£98,500£225,000£167,500
2025£280,500£110,000£220,000£182,250
2026£260,000£189,000£249,705£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£160£182£144
2017£214£153£179£147
2018£230£165£190£156
2019£259£161£203£165
2020£230£150£222£175
2021£270£148£232£178
2022£287£209£265£209
2023£282£164£261£227
2024£315£228£269£236
2025£293£246£262£254
2026£312£164£266£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye & Stourbridge North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lye & Stourbridge North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 1BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 1BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 2025Mercedes-Benz Of Stourbridge, St Johns Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1ETOtherFreehold£3,420,000
02 Apr 2026160, Lower High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1TSOtherFreehold£450,000
31 Oct 202527, St Giles Row, Stourbridge, DY8 1TRFlatsLeasehold£120,000
13 Mar 202535, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1ABOtherFreehold£240,000
04 Jul 202531, Grampian Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4UESemi-DetachedFreehold£252,500

Schools

In the DY8 1BU postcode area, located within Amblecote West & Stambermill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY8 1BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusKing Edward VI College StourbridgeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryRedhill SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 1BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY8 1BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraDudley, DY8 1YDWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miIceland3 Ryemarket, Stourbridge, DY8 1HJWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miWaitrose44 Ryemarket, Stourbridge, DY8 1HJWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miSparFoster Street East, Dudley, DY8 1LPWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miCo-op FoodHigh Street, Dudley, DY8 1DZWalking directions to Co-op Food

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY8 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Marie Clinton

Lye & Stourbridge North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Cat Eccles

Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyStourbridgeE14001524
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Amblecote West & StambermillE02002030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 031AE01009721
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2018-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY8 1BU

Is DY8 1BU (Amblecote West & Stambermill) safe?

The area around DY8 1BU records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY8 1BU?

The median sale price around DY8 1BU in Amblecote West & Stambermill is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY8 1BU?

There are 12 schools close to DY8 1BU, including King Edward VI College Stourbridge (Good), Redhill School and Greenfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY8 1BU?

The closest station to DY8 1BU is Stourbridge Town, about 403 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY8 1BU?

DY8 1BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,876 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY8 1BU (Amblecote West & Stambermill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY8 1BU is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lisa Marie Clinton (Reform UK).

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