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DY8 2AA

Worcester Street

Norton

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Detailed insights for DY8 2AA

Overview

Postcode DY8 2AA 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norton South is £61,179 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mary Stevens Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Norton South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,928 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Norton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Norton South is £61,179 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from DY8 2AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Norton South near DY8 2AA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY8 2AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Stourbridge Town

N/A

Walking directions to Stourbridge Town
0.8 mi

Stourbridge Junction

N/A

Walking directions to Stourbridge Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY8 2AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMary Stevens ParkLargeWalking directions to Mary Stevens Park
0.3 miThe MereSmallWalking directions to The Mere
0.3 miGreenfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Greenfield Gardens

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
2,328.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.85(-13%)
Shoplifting
29.79(+242%)
Other theft
15.57(+174%)
Vehicle crime
6.77(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.06(-62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
93.43%
Other White
6
2.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.38%
Other Asian
3
1.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.69%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
37.07%
No qualifications
55
21.24%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
56.83%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.19%
Other social rented
9
6.47%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Norton

Median price£326,250
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £436K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £326,250 (about £312 per square foot) in Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£530,000£362
Semi-Detached54£300,000£283
Terraced21£248,000£312
Flats6£145,500£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£72,000£207,500£182,125
2017£349,250£100,000£218,000£177,500
2018£399,995£80,000£235,000£186,250
2019£399,500£135,000£232,500£200,000
2020£375,000£120,000£252,000£177,500
2021£472,500£110,250£270,000£234,500
2022£430,000£118,000£288,000£230,000
2023£466,250£229,000£324,250£235,000
2024£495,000£159,000£321,891£256,950
2025£435,000£131,000£306,250£275,000
2026£530,000£275,000£238,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£133£211£200
2017£260£224£216£204
2018£269£175£235£210
2019£293£202£243£227
2020£305£180£252£207
2021£316£169£267£252
2022£353£203£286£277
2023£371£274£297£273
2024£354£208£288£288
2025£362£211£299£312
2026£361£276£319
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 2AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 2AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 202518, Stanley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
25 Mar 20256, Stanley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2DNDetachedFreehold£670,000
20 Feb 20268, Witton Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3YEDetachedFreehold£497,500
16 Jan 202628, Witton Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3YETerracedFreehold£325,000
28 Mar 202566, Witton Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3YEDetachedFreehold£518,000

Schools

In the DY8 2AA postcode area, located within Norton South, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY8 2AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryOld Swinford HospitalVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 2AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY8 2AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop117 Worcester Street, Stourbridge, DY8 2ADWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miNisa Local15 Glebe Lane, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3YGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miAldiNew Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1PBWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miWaitrose44 Ryemarket, Stourbridge, DY8 1HJWalking directions to Waitrose

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 2AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Phil Boaler

Norton - 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
WardNortonE05015918
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norton SouthE02002040
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 041CE01009850
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DY8 2AA

Is DY8 2AA (Norton South) safe?

The area around DY8 2AA records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2AA?

The median sale price around DY8 2AA in Norton South is £326,250 (about £312 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY8 2AA?

There are 10 schools close to DY8 2AA, including Greenfield Primary School (Good), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and Old Swinford Hospital (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY8 2AA?

The closest station to DY8 2AA is Stourbridge Town, about 968 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY8 2AA?

DY8 2AA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,928 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY8 2AA (Norton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY8 2AA is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Boaler (Reform UK).