Postcode DY8 1SZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.3 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.9% 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 87 ft away from DY8 1SZ.
Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter near DY8 1SZ 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Stourbridge Junction | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mary Stevens Park | Large | Walking directions to Mary Stevens Park |
| 0.1 mi | Greenfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Greenfield Gardens |
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £269,950 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 | 38 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £143,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £243,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
In the DY8 1SZ postcode area, located within Stourbridge Town & Old Quarter, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 1SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Ryemarket, Dudley, DY8 1HJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Dudley, DY8 1YD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | High Street, Dudley, DY8 1HJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | New Road, Dudley, DY8 1PB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Dudley, DY8 1DZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.