The Crescent, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY8 2XB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY8 2XB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	51.5%	49.2%	-2.3%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	48.5%	50.8%	2.3%	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 2XB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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	17.9%	22.9%	5.0%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	59.9%	-5.1%	44.2%	15.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.1%	5.4%	-0.7%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	9.5%	8.8%	-0.7%	6.1%	2.7%

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 (87%) 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	52.5%	52.5%	0.0%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	32.7%	34.5%	1.8%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	13%	8.9%	-4.1%	12.7%	-3.8%
Bad health	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around DY8 2XB this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.6%	9.1%	-1.5%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	6.4%	-4.6%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	12.8%	-3.5%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5%	0.8%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	16.1%	4.3%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	39.5%	46.6%	7.1%	33.8%	12.8%
Other	6.5%	4%	-2.5%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98.1%	94%	-4.1%	81.4%	12.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	96.9%	97.4%	0.5%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	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	95.7%	97.4%	1.7%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	53.9%	46.2%	7.7%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is The Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Belbroughton & Romsley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Belbroughton & Romsley and the 25th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DY8 2XB, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (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 The Crescent are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromsgrove.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Crescent, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY8 2XB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY8 2XB

Average Price
£506,340

Semi-Detached
£530,303

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£505,199

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Crescent

Average Price
£498,286

Semi-Detached
£548,333

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£497,094

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 The Crescent, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2023-02-14	£440,439
10 The Crescent, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£418,000	2021-06-25	£477,986
20 The Crescent, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2020-12-18	£478,638
28 The Crescent, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£369,000	2019-07-05	£443,153
50 The Crescent, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2017-10-23	£481,717

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY8 2XB

Employment

DY8 2XB 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 2XB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	95
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	30
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	9
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Education	30
Manufacturing	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hagley Primary School Park Road , Hagley DY9 0NS	3out of 4	1,272 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blakedown CofE Primary School Birmingham Road , Blakedown DY10 3JN	3out of 4	2,492 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pedmore CE Primary School Hagley Road , Pedmore DY9 0RH	3out of 4	2,608 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT	3out of 4	2,996 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ	3out of 4	3,314 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hagley Catholic High School Brake Lane , DY8 2XL	4out of 4	427 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form Brake Lane , Hagley DY8 2XS	4out of 4	594 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX	3out of 4	3,826 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS	3out of 4	4,183 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX	4out of 4	4,318 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	4,732 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB	- not rated	2,942 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA	- not rated	3,152 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND	- not rated	4,260 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Delhi	113 Worcester Road, Hagley	594 yd
Hagley Cafe	92 Worcester Road, Hagley	596 yd
Cup Coffee Shop	121 Worcester Road, Hagley	600 yd
Shenapur	86 Worcester Road, Hagley	601 yd
West One Bar	159 Worcester Road, Hagley	644 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Station Inn	95 Worcester Road, Hagley	568 yd
The King Arthur	139-141 Worcester Road, Hagley	644 yd
The Lyttleton Arms Hotel	Bromsgrove Road, Hagley	998 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Our Plaice In Hagley	131 Worcester Road, Hagley		644 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Coop	88 Worcester Road, Hagley		596 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hagley Catholic High School BRAKE LANE	grass pitches	447 yd
Hagley Recreation Ground WORCESTER ROAD	grass pitches	603 yd
Haybridge Sports Centre BRAKE LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	605 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	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.9%

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	33.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 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.