Hill Street is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 1AL is located in the Wollaston & Stourbridge Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 1AR, DY8 1BP, DY8 1SF, DY8 1SE, DY8 1SX, DY8 3XX, DY8 1AP, DY8 1SG, DY8 1AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY8 1AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY8 1AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 46.8% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 35% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 61.1% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 25.4% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DY8 1AL this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 11.9% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 55.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 97.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Street was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% lower than the Lye & Stourbridge North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North and the 21st lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hill Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2024-12-13 | £243,000 |
| 8 Hill Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2024-12-05 | £268,901 |
| 22 Hill Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-31 | £220,646 |
| 24 Hill Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-04-26 | £289,698 |
| 34 Hill Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-11-19 | £284,722 |
DY8 1AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL | 4out of 4 | 209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Primary School Gregory Road , Wollaston DY8 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 1out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 664 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greys Coffee Bistro Lounge | 36 Market Street, Stourbridge | 337 yd | |
| The James S Webb Centre - Freemasory | Carlisle Hall, Victoria Street | 378 yd | |
| Zoe's Coffee and Cakes | Unit 4 Winwood Court, Norton Road, Stourbridge | 382 yd | |
| Lean Eats | 1 Bell Street, Stourbridge | 430 yd | |
| Cafe Crystal | Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club | Stourbridge Old Edwardians Club, Drury Lane | 252 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | 31 Worcester Street, Stourbridge | 261 yd | |
| The Longlands Tavern | 24 Western Road, Stourbridge | 262 yd | |
| Plough and Harrow PH | 107 Worcester Street, Stourbridge | 329 yd | |
| Old White Horse | South Road, Norton | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Fung | 33 Green Street, Stourbridge | 374 yd | |
| Merchants | 117B Worcester Street, Stourbridge | 389 yd | |
| Mak's Kitchen | 2 Bell Street, Stourbridge | 430 yd | |
| Moliano's | 13 Market Street, Stourbridge | 488 yd | |
| Eastern Deli | 119A High Street, Stourbridge | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruneya Convenience Store | 2 Heath Street, Stourbridge | 116 yd | |
| Aldi | New Road, Stourbridge | 426 yd | |
| Iceland | 3 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 463 yd | |
| Waitrose | 44 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 463 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | The Crown Centre, Stourbridge | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Leisure Centre BELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Stourbridge) RYEMARKET | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Revolution Fitness Centre (Closed) 10a 10a Hagley Road | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Old Swinford Hospital HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 588 yd |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) Lower High Street | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| King Edward Vi College Stourbridge LOWER HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Beauty Bank Primary School (Closed) Forge Road | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Missfits Ladies Health Club (Closed) The Church Hall The Church Hall Lower High Street | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Mary Stevens Park STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Stourbridge College HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD | 761 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.