Church Street is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 1LZ 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 Church Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 1HL, DY8 1ND, DY8 1LY, DY8 1HA, DY8 1QH, DY8 1QR, DY8 1HB, DY8 1NA, DY8 1NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY8 1LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 40.2% | 47.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 25.3% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 35.9% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.6% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 19.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 19.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 35.4% | -3.8% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.2% | 95.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 186.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.7% higher than the Lye & Stourbridge North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North and the 89th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Church Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2016-07-19 | £196,523 |
| 62 Church Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2015-09-03 | £203,386 |
| 60 Church Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2008-05-16 | £209,271 |
| 56 Church Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £129,300 | 2008-05-15 | £216,556 |
| 58 Church Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2006-06-23 | £196,110 |
DY8 1LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY8 1LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peters Hill Primary School Peters Hill Road , Amblecote DY5 2QH | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 1out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,570 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 | 716 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 3,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge House | also t/a Full of Beans Café, 11 New Road | 249 yd | |
| Pureato | 98 High Street, Stourbridge | 298 yd | |
| Mr Souvlaki | 107 High Street, Stourbridge | 361 yd | |
| Soffio Lounge | 111-112 High Street, Stourbridge | 364 yd | |
| Café 105 | 105 High Street, Stourbridge | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge Academy | The Arena, Hagley Road | 157 yd | |
| The Dog House | 2 Vauxhall Road, Stourbridge | 282 yd | |
| The Chequers Inn | 95 High Street, Stourbridge | 298 yd | |
| Red House Boutique Bar | Foster Street, Stourbridge | 357 yd | |
| Claptrap The Venue | 108A High Street, Stourbridge | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 11 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 163 yd | |
| Pizza One | 99 High Street, Stourbridge | 298 yd | |
| Eggfree Cakebox | 106 High Street, Stourbridge | 352 yd | |
| Romino's | 8 Foster Street, Stourbridge | 357 yd | |
| Stourburger | 10-14 Foster Street, Stourbridge | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Express | Unit 1, Stourbridge Bus Station | 361 yd | |
| Aldi | New Road, Stourbridge | 425 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 498 yd | |
| Iceland | 3 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 499 yd | |
| Waitrose | 44 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill School JUNCTION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 158 yd |
| Revolution Fitness Centre (Closed) 10a 10a Hagley Road | health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| Old Swinford Hospital HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 394 yd |
| Stourbridge College HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD | 405 yd | |
| Junction Road Playing Fields JUNCTION ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Stourbridge) RYEMARKET | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Crystal Leisure Centre BELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) Lower High Street | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| King Edward Vi College Stourbridge LOWER HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Oldswinford C Of E Primary School FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 836 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.