Postcode DY8 3RR is located in a major urban area, within the Norton ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Norton North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norton North is £51,919 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Swan Pool Park.
Norton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Norton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY8 3RR.
Norton North near DY8 3RR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Stourbridge Town | N/A | Walking directions to Stourbridge Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Swan Pool Park | Medium | Walking directions to Swan Pool Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Mere | Small | Walking directions to The Mere |
| 0.3 mi | The Dell Open Space | Small | Walking directions to The Dell Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £530,000 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £300,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 21 | £248,000 | £312 |
| Flats | 6 | £145,500 | £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 | £435,000 | £131,000 | £306,250 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £530,000 | — | £275,000 | £238,000 |
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 | £211 | £299 | £312 |
| 2026 | £361 | — | £276 | £319 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY8 3RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 6, Palfrey Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3RB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £382,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 11, Whitmore Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 19, Lady Greys Walk, Stourbridge, DY8 3RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 27, Swan Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3UU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Hillcrest, Swan Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3UU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £303,000 |
In the DY8 3RR postcode area, located within Norton North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY8 3RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bridgnorth Road, Dudley, DY8 3QG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 15 Glebe Lane, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3YG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 3RR, 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 3RR records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DY8 3RR in Norton North is £326,250 (about £312 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DY8 3RR, including The Ridge Primary School (Good), Ridgewood High School (Good) and Gig Mill Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY8 3RR is Stourbridge Town, about 1,514 m away.
DY8 3RR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,705 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 3RR is Cat Eccles (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Boaler (Reform UK).