Postcode DY8 2DW is located in a major urban area, within the Norton area of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Norton North area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norton North is £51,919 per year. The median sale price in Norton is £319,250 (around £311 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £246,875 and £500,000. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mary Stevens Park.
Norton North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,204 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Norton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 32 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Norton North is £51,919 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from DY8 2DW.
Norton North near DY8 2DW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stourbridge Town | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Town |
| 0.8 mi | Stourbridge Junction | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mary Stevens Park | Large | Walking directions to Mary Stevens Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Mere | Small | Walking directions to The Mere |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £319,250 (about £311 per square foot) in Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,149 up to £2,075,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £547,500 | £352 |
| Terraced | 22 | £276,250 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £275,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 3 | £160,000 | £265 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £445,000 | £131,000 | £310,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £545,000 | — | £275,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £210 | £299 | £312 |
| 2026 | £358 | — | £281 | £298 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 2DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | 18, Stanley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 3, Beech Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 51, Beech Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2AS | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 70, Norton Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2AQ | Detached | Freehold | £715,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 78, Lea Vale Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2AZ | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the DY8 2DW postcode area, located within Norton North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's RC Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited | Other independent school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Oldswinford C of E Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2014. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY8 2DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 117 Worcester Street, Stourbridge, DY8 2AD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 15 Glebe Lane, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3YG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Your Coop Food | The Broadway, Dudley, DY8 3HX | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY8 2DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Boaler
Norton - Elected 7 May 2026
Cat Eccles
Stourbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY8 2DW records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DY8 2DW in Norton is £319,250 (about £311 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DY8 2DW, including St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good), Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited (Good) and Oldswinford C of E Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DY8 2DW is Stourbridge Town, about 1,273 m away.
DY8 2DW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,204 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stourbridge covering DY8 2DW is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Boaler (Reform UK).