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DY8

STOURBRIDGE

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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DY8 covers STOURBRIDGE in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £297,862
1yr change ▲ 15.0%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£297,862

▲ 15.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% above national avg

Crime Rate

59.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

366 Mbps

Property Prices in DY8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DY8 is £297,862, which is 11% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in DY8 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in DY8 have risen 15.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £428,607 514
Semi-detached £265,996 848
Terraced £235,949 484
Flat £148,881 383
All types £297,862 2306

5-Year Price History

£279K £292K £305K £318K £331K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DY8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DY8 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DY8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DY8 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Brook Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Ridge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Amblecote Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ashwood Park Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Belle Vue Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

7

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,930

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DY8 are 366.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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366.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DY8 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DY8 — STOURBRIDGE

Area Summary

DY8 (STOURBRIDGE) offers property prices near the national average (£297,862), low crime (27% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (366 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DY8 STOURBRIDGE

What is the average house price in DY8 STOURBRIDGE?
The average house price in DY8 (STOURBRIDGE) is £297,862, based on 2306 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 15.0% over the past year.
Is DY8 STOURBRIDGE a safe area to live?
Crime in DY8 is significantly below the national average (59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DY8 STOURBRIDGE?
The population of DY8 (STOURBRIDGE) is approximately 331,930 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DY8?
The average broadband download speed in DY8 is 366 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DY8 STOURBRIDGE?
There are 20 schools in or near DY8. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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