Danford Close is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 1QS 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 Danford Close, Stourbridge, DY8 1QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 1QT, DY8 1QD, DY8 1PR, DY8 1QR, DY8 1PN, DY8 1NW, DY8 1PW, DY8 1QY, DY8 1LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY8 1QS is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 45.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 54.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 1QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 20.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 18.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 35.2% | 43% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 35.8% | -9.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 17.8% | 17.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 32.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 97.9% | 4.6% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 86.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 85% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Danford Close was 1706.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1906.5% higher than the Lye & Stourbridge North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Danford Close has the highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 677.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Danford Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-03 | £161,600 |
| 14 Danford Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-01-21 | £125,976 |
| 4 Danford Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2021-11-19 | £111,798 |
| 21 Danford Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2015-08-26 | £126,988 |
| 4 Danford Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2013-02-01 | £137,273 |
DY8 1QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 1out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,826 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 | 807 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 | 831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 3,801 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 | 328 yd | |
| No 92 Oldswinford Coffee Lounge | 92 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 376 yd | |
| Pureato | 98 High Street, Stourbridge | 401 yd | |
| Mr Souvlaki | 107 High Street, Stourbridge | 449 yd | |
| Soffio Lounge | 111-112 High Street, Stourbridge | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge Academy | The Arena, Hagley Road | 265 yd | |
| Shrubbery Cottage | 28 Heath Lane, Stourbridge | 295 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | 31 Worcester Street, Stourbridge | 325 yd | |
| Plough and Harrow PH | 107 Worcester Street, Stourbridge | 376 yd | |
| The Chequers Inn | 95 High Street, Stourbridge | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 11 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 263 yd | |
| Jay Indian House | 84 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 376 yd | |
| Oriental Palace | 102 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 376 yd | |
| Pizza One | 99 High Street, Stourbridge | 400 yd | |
| Eggfree Cakebox | 106 High Street, Stourbridge | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 127 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 395 yd | |
| Aldi | New Road, Stourbridge | 447 yd | |
| Spar Express | Unit 1, Stourbridge Bus Station | 529 yd | |
| Iceland | 3 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 543 yd | |
| Waitrose | 44 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Swinford Hospital HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 143 yd |
| Stourbridge College HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD | 232 yd | |
| Revolution Fitness Centre (Closed) 10a 10a Hagley Road | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Redhill School JUNCTION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Stourbridge) RYEMARKET | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Crystal Leisure Centre BELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Junction Road Playing Fields JUNCTION ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Oldswinford C Of E Primary School FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Mary Stevens Park STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited LOVE LANE | 815 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% |
| Median download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.