Bowling Green Road is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 3RZ is located in the Wollaston & Stourbridge Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowling Green Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 3SY, DY8 3SA, DY8 3RX, DY8 3RY, DY8 3UY, DY8 3SQ, DY8 3TY, DY8 3UZ, DY8 3SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY8 3RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 33.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 47.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 49.5% | 43.8% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 41.8% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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 | 15.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 8.6% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 34.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 94.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.5% | 94.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowling Green Road was 81.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% higher than the Lye & Stourbridge North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowling Green Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North and the 301st highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54E Bowling Green Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-09-23 | £153,616 |
| 54C Bowling Green Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-05-05 | £136,743 |
| 54E Bowling Green Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2022-12-02 | £140,376 |
| 67 Bowling Green Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-03-26 | £402,273 |
| 69 Bowling Green Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2020-07-06 | £507,645 |
DY8 3RZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 5,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA | - not rated | 5,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Bank Primary School Forge Road , DY8 1XF | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Longlands School Brook Street , DY8 3XB | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Park Road West , DY8 3NQ | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,487 yd | Community school | 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 | 881 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnardo's Wheels Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lockside Steakhouse | 121 Enville Street, Stourbridge | 387 yd | |
| Indus Express | 58 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston | 522 yd | |
| The Island Cafe | 97 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston | 547 yd | |
| Loaded Desserts | 135 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston | 571 yd | |
| East One Curry House Ltd | 121 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Fitzgeralds | 187 Enville Street, Stourbridge | 232 yd | |
| Webster's Brewhouse | 73 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston | 346 yd | |
| Caribbean Kitchen | 73 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston | 346 yd | |
| The Garibaldi Inn | Cross Street, Stourbridge | 370 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 111 Enville Street, Stourbridge | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise takeaway | 139 Enville Street, Stourbridge | 235 yd | |
| Loon Fung | 33 Green Street, Stourbridge | 511 yd | |
| Wollaston Fish Bar | 101 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston | 547 yd | |
| The Golden Boat | 129 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge | 568 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 2F High Street, Wollaston | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd | 99 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston | 547 yd | |
| Broadway Service Station | 154 South Road, Norton | 586 yd | |
| Baruneya Convenience Store | 2 Heath Street, Stourbridge | 602 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | The Crown Centre, Stourbridge | 883 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 131 High Street, Wollaston | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Road Playing Fields STUDLEY GATE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Beauty Bank Primary School (Closed) Forge Road | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Fitness Factory LINKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE LINKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BRADLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Wollaston Recreation Ground BELFRY DRIVE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Crystal Leisure Centre BELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Missfits Ladies Health Club (Closed) The Church Hall The Church Hall Lower High Street | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) Lower High Street | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| King Edward Vi College Stourbridge LOWER HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Gigmill County Primary Infant School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| The Ridge Primary School GREGORY ROAD | grass pitches | 949 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.