Farlands Drive is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 2DY is located in the Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farlands Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 2ED, DY8 2EE, DY8 2DG, DY8 2DH, DY8 2DJ, DY8 2LF, DY8 2LG, DY8 2DZ, DY8 2DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY8 2DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 22.4% | 22% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 57.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 42.4% | 43.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 10.2% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 20.3% | 22.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 34.3% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farlands Drive was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farlands Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton and the 345th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Farlands Drive, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-12-03 | £630,825 |
| 5 Farlands Drive, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-07-31 | £596,567 |
| 9 Farlands Drive, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-01-10 | £805,874 |
| 9 Farlands Drive, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2013-10-30 | £653,018 |
| 7 Farlands Drive, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2010-01-08 | £438,916 |
DY8 2DY 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 2DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Dingle Primary Academy Ham Dingle Primary School , Old Ham Lane DY9 0UN | 2out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 1out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybridge High School and Sixth Form Brake Lane , Hagley DY8 2XS | 4out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,436 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 | 164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB | - not rated | 4,302 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Dilshad | 132 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 393 yd | |
| No 92 Oldswinford Coffee Lounge | 92 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 464 yd | |
| No 92 Coffee Lounge | Mary Stevens Park, Worcester Street | 622 yd | |
| The Mary Stevens Day Hospice | 221 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 638 yd | |
| We Love Carerers | 221 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrubbery Cottage | 28 Heath Lane, Stourbridge | 372 yd | |
| The Bird in Hand | 147 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 400 yd | |
| The Cross at Oldswinford | Glasshouse Hill, Stourbridge | 482 yd | |
| Crown Inn P H | 208 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 606 yd | |
| Plough and Harrow PH | 107 Worcester Street, Stourbridge | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulula at Elmfield School | Love Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge | 160 yd | |
| Sizzlers also t/a Pizza by Papa | 134A Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 393 yd | |
| New Peking House | 138 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 393 yd | |
| Oldswinford Fish & Chips | 140 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 393 yd | |
| Jay Indian House | 84 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Petrol Station SF Connect | Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 343 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 498 yd | |
| Pedmore Superstore | 54 Chawn Park Drive, Oldswinford | 1,044 yd | |
| Baruneya Convenience Store | 2 Heath Street, Stourbridge | 1,046 yd | |
| Aldi | New Road, Stourbridge | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited LOVE LANE | 180 yd | |
| Oldswinford C Of E Primary School FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| King Edward Vi College Stourbridge (The Green Field) Swinford Road | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Mary Stevens Park STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Lea Vale Playing Fields ALBEMARLE ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Stourbridge College HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD | 490 yd | |
| Old Swinford Hospital HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 529 yd |
| Stourbridge Golf Club WORCESTER LANE | golf | 833 yd |
| Revolution Fitness Centre (Closed) 10a 10a Hagley Road | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Redhill School JUNCTION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,032 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.