Lea Vale Road, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 2AT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY8 2AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	52.8%	2.4%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	49.6%	47.2%	-2.4%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DY8 2AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.6%	18.9%	0.3%	37.9%	-19.0%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	60.4%	-4.6%	44.2%	16.2%
Separated	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	5.5%	5.9%	0.4%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	8.9%	13.5%	4.6%	6.1%	7.4%

Health

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	44.7%	47.2%	2.5%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	37%	32.3%	-4.7%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	15.5%	16.4%	0.9%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	2.5%	3.7%	1.2%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.9%	18.2%	-3.7%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	9.1%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	12.3%	-5.0%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	3%	6.4%	3.4%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	12.7%	3.4%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	32.9%	37.3%	4.4%	33.8%	3.5%
Other	5.1%	4.1%	-1.0%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Indian	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	95.8%	96.3%	0.5%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	96.1%	96.7%	0.6%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	5.6%	-3.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	95.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0.4%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23%	37.2%	-14.2%
Christian	69.1%	46.2%	22.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Lea Vale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lea Vale Road was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Norton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Lea Vale Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton and the 69th lowest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DY8 2AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lea Vale Road are based on 145 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dudley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lea Vale Road, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 2AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY8 2AT

Average Price
£354,139

Semi-Detached
£350,110

Terraced
£386,369

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lea Vale Road

Average Price
£389,849

Semi-Detached
£365,294

Terraced
£345,687

Detached
£440,288

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lea Vale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
88 Lea Vale Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2022-11-07	£406,142
94 Lea Vale Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-07-14	£361,718
100 Lea Vale Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2021-12-21	£325,301
84 Lea Vale Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-05-17	£376,581
88 Lea Vale Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2019-01-07	£326,387

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY8 2AT

Employment

DY8 2AT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY8 2AT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT	- not rated	386 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT	3out of 4	386 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ	3out of 4	842 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL	3out of 4	950 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL	- not rated	950 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX	3out of 4	1,103 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Longlands School Brook Street , DY8 3XB	- not rated	1,345 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School and Specialist Language College Junction Road , DY8 1JX	- not rated	1,662 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX	3out of 4	1,662 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Park School Park Road West , DY8 3NQ	- not rated	2,083 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hagley Middle School Park Road , Hagley DY9 0NS	- not rated	2,917 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU	- not rated	1,094 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	1,840 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	1,859 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA	- not rated	525 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND	- not rated	1,944 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnardo's Wheels Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND	- not rated	2,053 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU	- not rated	2,667 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	2,859 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
No 92 Coffee Lounge	Mary Stevens Park, Worcester Street	750 yd
Zoe's Coffee and Cakes	Unit 4 Winwood Court, Norton Road, Stourbridge	812 yd
Stourbridge Golf Club	Worcester Lane, Stourbridge	1,075 yd
Well Drop-in at St Michaels Church	Maynard Avenue, Norton	1,077 yd
Balti Dilshad	132 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	1,093 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Norton Social Club	25 Osmaston Road, Norton	126 yd
Old White Horse	South Road, Norton	839 yd
Plough and Harrow PH	107 Worcester Street, Stourbridge	971 yd
Shrubbery Cottage	28 Heath Lane, Stourbridge	977 yd
The New Inn	2 Cherry Street, Norton	1,068 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ulula at Elmfield School	Love Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge	657 yd
Merchants	117B Worcester Street, Stourbridge	800 yd
Norton Fisheries	89 The Broadway, Norton	842 yd
Sizzlers also t/a Pizza by Papa	134A Hagley Road, Stourbridge	1,093 yd
New Peking House	138 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	1,093 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cooperative Food	The Broadway, Norton		842 yd
BP Petrol Station SF Connect	Hagley Road, Stourbridge		1,032 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lea Vale Playing Fields ALBEMARLE ROAD	grass pitches	389 yd
Mary Stevens Park STANLEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	484 yd
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited LOVE LANE		529 yd
Stourbridge Golf Club WORCESTER LANE	golf	565 yd
King Edward Vi College Stourbridge (The Green Field) Swinford Road	grass pitches	751 yd
The Mere 11A 11A HEATH FARM ROAD	grass pitches	752 yd
Oldswinford C Of E Primary School FIELD LANE	grass pitches	898 yd
Gigmill County Primary Infant School THE BROADWAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	907 yd
Old Swinford Hospital HEATH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,084 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.