Worcester Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2PA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY8 2PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.7%	0.2%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.5%	48.3%	-0.2%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 2PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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	21.9%	19.2%	-2.7%	37.9%	-18.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	53.8%	-4.1%	44.2%	9.6%
Separated	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	6.4%	12.3%	5.9%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	11.3%	11.6%	0.3%	6.1%	5.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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	51.8%	50%	-1.8%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	33.8%	35.8%	2.0%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	11%	11.7%	0.7%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3.1%	2.5%	-0.6%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.4%	15.8%	-1.6%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	6.2%	-1.8%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	11%	-2.8%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	3.8%	2.5%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	15.8%	3.9%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	45.3%	44%	-1.3%	33.8%	10.2%
Other	2.3%	3.4%	1.1%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1.7%	3.7%	2.0%	3.1%	0.6%
Pakistani	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	94.6%	93.8%	-0.8%	81.4%	12.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	96.6%	96.9%	0.3%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.9%	0.6%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.9%	76.7%	12.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.1%	37.2%	-10.1%
Christian	63.6%	46.2%	17.4%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	3.4%	0.9%	2.5%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Worcester Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worcester Lane was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Lye & Stourbridge North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Worcester Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North and the 275th lowest crime rate of 1,012 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DY8 2PA, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 Worcester Lane are based on 76 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 Worcester Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2PA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY8 2PA

Average Price
£633,812

Semi-Detached
£615,600

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£636,414

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Worcester Lane

Average Price
£759,662

Semi-Detached
£597,213

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£765,883

Flats/Maisonettes
£1,136,415

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Worcester LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Worcester Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2023-01-31	£598,575
37 Worcester Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2021-09-03	£878,234
15 Worcester Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2020-12-04	£489,757
27 Worcester Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2017-01-12	£769,910
29 Worcester Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2013-09-19	£603,743

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY8 2PA

Employment

DY8 2PA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY8 2PA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	125
Full-Time Employee	84
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	18
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Information and communication	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH	- not rated	5,370 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	538 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT	- not rated	720 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT	3out of 4	720 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pedmore CE Primary School Hagley Road , Pedmore DY9 0RH	- not rated	761 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pedmore CE Primary School Hagley Road , Pedmore DY9 0RH	3out of 4	761 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,053 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pedmore Technology College and Community School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS	- not rated	1,320 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS	3out of 4	1,320 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School and Specialist Language College Junction Road , DY8 1JX	- not rated	1,417 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX	3out of 4	1,417 yd	Academy converter	No	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	2,474 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	932 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	2,038 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	2,044 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	678 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND	- not rated	1,306 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnardo's Wheels Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND	- not rated	1,435 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU	- not rated	2,080 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	3,180 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
We Love Carerers	221 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	202 yd
The Mary Stevens Day Hospice	221 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	263 yd
Stourbridge Golf Club	Worcester Lane, Stourbridge	368 yd
Balti Dilshad	132 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	646 yd
Little Empire Hardware	54B Chawn Park Drive, Oldswinford, Stourbridge	666 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crown Inn P H	208 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	166 yd
The Crabmill	199 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	202 yd
The Bird in Hand	147 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	609 yd
The Cross at Oldswinford	Glasshouse Hill, Stourbridge	665 yd
Foley Arms	309 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	796 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sizzlers also t/a Pizza by Papa	134A Hagley Road, Stourbridge	646 yd
New Peking House	138 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	646 yd
Oldswinford Fish & Chips	140 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	646 yd
Ulula at Elmfield School	Love Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge	800 yd
Jay Indian House	84 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	803 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
BP Petrol Station SF Connect	Hagley Road, Stourbridge	516 yd
Pedmore Superstore	54 Chawn Park Drive, Oldswinford	685 yd
Tesco Express	127 Hagley Road, Stourbridge	803 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King Edward Vi College Stourbridge (The Green Field) Swinford Road	grass pitches	379 yd
Oldswinford C Of E Primary School FIELD LANE	grass pitches	518 yd
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited LOVE LANE		674 yd
Lea Vale Playing Fields ALBEMARLE ROAD	grass pitches	697 yd
Pedmore C Of E Primary School HAGLEY ROAD	grass pitches	758 yd
Ham Dingle Primary School OLD HAM LANE	grass pitches	789 yd
Stourbridge Golf Club WORCESTER LANE	golf	817 yd
Stourbridge College HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD		929 yd
Pedmore Cricket Club BOULEY HOUSE BOULEY HOUSE PEDMORE HALL LANE	grass pitches	1,012 yd
Mary Stevens Park STANLEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,013 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	217.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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