Postcode DY8 1BZ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 190.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter is £40,400 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,524 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 190.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.0% 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 of residents in Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter is £40,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from DY8 1BZ.
Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter near DY8 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £122,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £286,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £220,000 |
10 years price trend in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
In the DY8 1BZ postcode area, located within Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Greenfield Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Old Swinford Hospital | Voluntary aided school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Redhill School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.