South Road is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 3YA 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 South Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 3YB, DY8 3YD, DY8 3XY, DY8 3YE, DY8 3XZ, DY8 3XT, DY8 1SD, DY8 3YF, DY8 3YJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY8 3YA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.1% | 30.7% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 48.1% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 52.6% | 48.1% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 38.4% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 9% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 16.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 43.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.8% | 95.8% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.4% | 95.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 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 | 94.8% | 95.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Lye & Stourbridge North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North and the 49th lowest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 South Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2026-03-12 | £383,000 |
| 21 South Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-03-28 | £560,164 |
| 41 South Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-05-17 | £737,163 |
| 17 South Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-03-12 | £648,821 |
| 41 South Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-10-26 | £223,276 |
DY8 3YA 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 3YA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauty Bank Primary School Forge Road , DY8 1XF | - not rated | 942 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 | 428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School and Specialist Language College Junction Road , DY8 1JX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Park Road West , DY8 3NQ | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,804 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 | 887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 982 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 1,006 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 | 928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnardo's Wheels Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU | - not rated | 2,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe's Coffee and Cakes | Unit 4 Winwood Court, Norton Road, Stourbridge | 199 yd | |
| No 92 Coffee Lounge | Mary Stevens Park, Worcester Street | 313 yd | |
| Greys Coffee Bistro Lounge | 36 Market Street, Stourbridge | 689 yd | |
| The James S Webb Centre - Freemasory | Carlisle Hall, Victoria Street | 729 yd | |
| Lean Eats | 1 Bell Street, Stourbridge | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old White Horse | South Road, Norton | 151 yd | |
| The Longlands Tavern | 24 Western Road, Stourbridge | 199 yd | |
| The Garibaldi Inn | Cross Street, Stourbridge | 330 yd | |
| The New Inn | 2 Cherry Street, Norton | 405 yd | |
| Plough and Harrow PH | 107 Worcester Street, Stourbridge | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants | 117B Worcester Street, Stourbridge | 249 yd | |
| Loon Fung | 33 Green Street, Stourbridge | 611 yd | |
| Sunrise takeaway | 139 Enville Street, Stourbridge | 766 yd | |
| Ulula at Elmfield School | Love Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge | 774 yd | |
| Mak's Kitchen | 2 Bell Street, Stourbridge | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruneya Convenience Store | 2 Heath Street, Stourbridge | 314 yd | |
| Broadway Service Station | 154 South Road, Norton | 711 yd | |
| Aldi | New Road, Stourbridge | 774 yd | |
| Iceland | 3 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 815 yd | |
| Waitrose | 44 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Mere 11A 11A HEATH FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Mary Stevens Park STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Gigmill County Primary Infant School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Crystal Leisure Centre BELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| South Road Playing Fields STUDLEY GATE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Old Swinford Hospital HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 759 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Stourbridge) RYEMARKET | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Revolution Fitness Centre (Closed) 10a 10a Hagley Road | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Beauty Bank Primary School (Closed) Forge Road | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Stourbridge College HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD | 923 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.