St Andrews Close is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 2LR is located in the Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Andrews Close, Stourbridge, DY8 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 2LN, DY8 2LS, DY8 2LW, DY8 2LL, DY8 2AU, DY8 2LE, DY8 2BE, DY8 2BG, DY8 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY8 2LR 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 | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 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 2LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% 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 | 21.1% | 19% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 68.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (89%) 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 | 58.1% | 56% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 42.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95% | 97.9% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95% | 95.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 95.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Andrews Close was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Andrews Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton and the 185th lowest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 St Andrews Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2013-03-04 | £682,153 |
| 6 St Andrews Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2006-08-17 | £696,569 |
| 1 St Andrews Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2005-11-24 | £653,832 |
| 6 St Andrews Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2002-03-15 | £747,713 |
DY8 2LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pedmore CE Primary School Hagley Road , Pedmore DY9 0RH | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pedmore CE Primary School Hagley Road , Pedmore DY9 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,327 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 | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Longlands School Brook Street , DY8 3XB | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School and Specialist Language College Junction Road , DY8 1JX | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pedmore Technology College and Community School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley Middle School Park Road , Hagley DY9 0NS | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnardo's Wheels Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge Golf Club | Worcester Lane, Stourbridge | 705 yd | |
| We Love Carerers | 221 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 977 yd | |
| The Mary Stevens Day Hospice | 221 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 1,012 yd | |
| No 92 Coffee Lounge | Mary Stevens Park, Worcester Street | 1,036 yd | |
| Balti Dilshad | 132 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Social Club | 25 Osmaston Road, Norton | 511 yd | |
| Crown Inn P H | 208 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 922 yd | |
| The Crabmill | 199 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 977 yd | |
| The Bird in Hand | 147 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 1,046 yd | |
| Shrubbery Cottage | 28 Heath Lane, Stourbridge | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulula at Elmfield School | Love Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge | 753 yd | |
| Sizzlers also t/a Pizza by Papa | 134A Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 1,056 yd | |
| New Peking House | 138 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 1,056 yd | |
| Oldswinford Fish & Chips | 140 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Petrol Station SF Connect | Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge Golf Club WORCESTER LANE | golf | 171 yd |
| Lea Vale Playing Fields ALBEMARLE ROAD | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited LOVE LANE | 537 yd | |
| King Edward Vi College Stourbridge (The Green Field) Swinford Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Mary Stevens Park STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Oldswinford C Of E Primary School FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 834 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 | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.