Cherry Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3YQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY8 3YQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	50.5%	0.7%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50.2%	49.5%	-0.7%	49.0%	0.5%

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 3YQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	21.6%	26.2%	4.6%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.7%	52%	-5.7%	44.2%	7.8%
Separated	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	5.8%	8.1%	2.3%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	13.7%	11.7%	-2.0%	6.1%	5.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.5%	50.5%	8.0%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	38.8%	32.8%	-6.0%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	15%	13%	-2.0%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.2%	10.5%	-10.7%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	8.1%	-3.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	17.3%	-3.4%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	9.3%	7.2%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	19%	9.9%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	30.7%	30.6%	-0.1%	33.8%	-3.2%
Other	5%	5.2%	0.2%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	0.9%	0.8%
White	97.8%	95.6%	-2.2%	81.4%	14.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99% 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	98.9%	99%	0.1%	83.2%	15.8%
Africa	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	99%	0.8%	83.2%	15.8%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83%	76.7%	6.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Cherry Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Street was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 265.1% higher than the Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cherry Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton and the 125th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DY8 3YQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Cherry Street are based on 58 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 Cherry Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3YQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY8 3YQ

Average Price
£301,861

Semi-Detached
£302,533

Terraced
£257,785

Detached
£371,514

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cherry Street

Average Price
£296,380

Semi-Detached
£297,952

Terraced
£274,041

Detached
£325,408

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cherry Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Cherry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2025-06-27	£398,201
40 Cherry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£202,500	2025-06-16	£211,877
20 Cherry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-05-29	£242,200
33 Cherry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-03-17	£295,188
54 Cherry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-02-09	£429,508

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY8 3YQ

Employment

DY8 3YQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3YQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	71
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	22
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Other	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL	3out of 4	313 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gig Mill Primary School The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL	- not rated	313 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL	- not rated	810 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL	3out of 4	810 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beauty Bank Primary School Forge Road , DY8 1XF	- not rated	1,020 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Longlands School Brook Street , DY8 3XB	- not rated	416 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Park School Park Road West , DY8 3NQ	- not rated	1,059 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX	3out of 4	1,184 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ	- not rated	1,257 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ	3out of 4	1,257 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	3,982 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	1,224 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	1,252 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU	- not rated	1,285 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	1,222 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	1,967 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND	- not rated	2,118 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnardo's Wheels Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND	- not rated	2,180 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU	- not rated	2,638 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zoe's Coffee and Cakes	Unit 4 Winwood Court, Norton Road, Stourbridge	571 yd
No 92 Coffee Lounge	Mary Stevens Park, Worcester Street	674 yd
Well Drop-in at St Michaels Church	Maynard Avenue, Norton	827 yd
The Lockside Steakhouse	121 Enville Street, Stourbridge	870 yd
Greys Coffee Bistro Lounge	36 Market Street, Stourbridge	1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Inn	2 Cherry Street, Norton	3 yd
The Garibaldi Inn	Cross Street, Stourbridge	412 yd
The Longlands Tavern	24 Western Road, Stourbridge	449 yd
Old White Horse	South Road, Norton	527 yd
Katie Fitzgeralds	187 Enville Street, Stourbridge	799 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Merchants	117B Worcester Street, Stourbridge	623 yd
Norton Fisheries	89 The Broadway, Norton	698 yd
Sunrise takeaway	139 Enville Street, Stourbridge	767 yd
Loon Fung	33 Green Street, Stourbridge	805 yd
The Golden Boat	129 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge	1,063 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Broadway Service Station	154 South Road, Norton	316 yd
Baruneya Convenience Store	2 Heath Street, Stourbridge	617 yd
The Cooperative Food	The Broadway, Norton	698 yd
A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd	99 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gigmill County Primary Infant School THE BROADWAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	318 yd
South Road Playing Fields STUDLEY GATE	grass pitches	341 yd
The Mere 11A 11A HEATH FARM ROAD	grass pitches	369 yd
Mary Stevens Park STANLEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	884 yd
Beauty Bank Primary School (Closed) Forge Road	grass pitches	991 yd
Crystal Leisure Centre BELL STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	994 yd
The Ridge Primary School GREGORY ROAD	grass pitches	1,048 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	127.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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