Postcode DY8 1JZ 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 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lindale 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 52.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from DY8 1JZ.
Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter near DY8 1JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £229,125 in Lye & Stourbridge North area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £532,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £299,950 |
| Flats | 2 | £69,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £228,250 |
| Terraced | 22 | £175,000 |
10 years price trend in Lye & Stourbridge North
In the DY8 1JZ 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 | Secondary | Redhill School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Rufford Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Peters Hill Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.