Postcode DY8 1RW is located in a major urban area, within the Norton ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Norton South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Norton South is £61,179 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Junction located about 0.5 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.
Norton South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Norton South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Norton South is £61,179 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY8 1RW.
Norton South near DY8 1RW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stourbridge Junction located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stourbridge Junction | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Junction |
| 0.5 mi | Stourbridge Town | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mary Stevens Park | Large | Walking directions to Mary Stevens Park |
| 0.5 mi | Greenfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Greenfield Gardens |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £301,250 |
| Terraced | 20 | £292,000 |
10 year median price trend in Norton
In the DY8 1RW postcode area, located within Norton South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 1RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Hagley Road, Dudley, DY8 1RD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Rectory Road, Dudley, DY8 2HE | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Worcester Street, Dudley, DY8 2AD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | New Road, Dudley, DY8 1PB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 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.