Aurora Gardens, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY8 4DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	57.8%	52.7%	-5.1%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	42.2%	47.3%	5.1%	49.0%	-1.7%

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 4DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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	27.2%	37.6%	10.4%	37.9%	-0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	37.3%	51.9%	14.6%	44.2%	7.7%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	9%	9%	0.0%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	23.9%	1.5%	-22.4%	6.1%	-4.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.1%) 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	33.7%	69.2%	35.5%	48.4%	20.8%
Good health	29.9%	24.9%	-5.0%	33.6%	-8.7%
Fair health	25.9%	2.4%	-23.5%	12.7%	-10.3%
Bad health	7.8%	3.6%	-4.2%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	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.

In the area around DY8 4DZ this area, 8.3% 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 50%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.2%	8.3%	-30.9%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	7.6%	-2.5%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	10.6%	-1.3%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	4.5%	-0.7%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	17.4%	8.4%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	18.7%	50%	31.3%	33.8%	16.2%
Other	6%	1.5%	-4.5%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.5%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.8%	1.0%
White	96.6%	94.1%	-2.5%	81.4%	12.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.2% 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	97.3%	98.2%	0.9%	83.2%	15.0%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	98.2%	1.6%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.1%	76.7%	14.4%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.2%	37.2%	6.0%
Christian	50.3%	46.2%	4.1%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Aurora Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aurora Gardens was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Amblecote average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Aurora Gardens has the 31st lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DY8 4DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Aurora Gardens are based on 26 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 Aurora Gardens, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY8 4DZ

Average Price
£429,650

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£429,650

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Aurora Gardens

Average Price
£421,630

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£421,630

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Aurora GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Aurora Gardens, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-04-11	£355,000
29 Aurora Gardens, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2020-03-27	£460,261
25 Aurora Gardens, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£307,000	2019-05-16	£410,694
15 Aurora Gardens, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2018-11-02	£435,353
14 Aurora Gardens, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property	£299,995	2017-07-14	£433,613

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY8 4DZ

Employment

DY8 4DZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	13
Retired	11
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	9
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Amblecote Primary School School Drive , Amblecote DY8 4DQ	3out of 4	414 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brook Primary School George Street , Wordsley DY8 5YN	3out of 4	848 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James's CofE Primary School Kingsway , Wollaston DY8 4RU	3out of 4	926 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashwood Park Primary School Bells Lane , Wordsley DY8 5DJ	3out of 4	1,118 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL	4out of 4	1,539 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ	1out of 4	1,660 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP	3out of 4	1,845 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX	4out of 4	1,847 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX	3out of 4	2,015 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU	1out of 4	2,865 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,049 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	251 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	2,047 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND	- not rated	2,426 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA	- not rated	2,554 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY	4out of 4	2,977 yd	Community special 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
Ruby Cantonese Restaurant	1 Wollaston Road, Amblecote	240 yd
Ruskin Mill Glasshouse College Cafe	The Glasshouse College, Wollaston Road	241 yd
Laser Quest S/B Ltd, The Warehouse	33 High Street, Amblecote	275 yd
Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive	Care Centre, John Corbett Drive	349 yd
Amblecote Community Church	102-104, Brettell Lane	639 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amblecote Royal British Legion	School Drive, Amblecote	382 yd
Stourbridge Cricket Club	War Memorial Athletics Ground, High Street	398 yd
Glassboys Sports Bar	War Memorial Athletics Ground, High Street	398 yd
Amblecote Institute Social Club	Collis Street, Amblecote	450 yd
The Britannia Sports Bar	High Street, Wollaston	496 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Rose Takeaway	77 High Street, Amblecote	658 yd
Pizza Hut	Unit 4 Platts Road, The Crystal Centre	680 yd
Fish & Chips	14 Vicarage Road, Amblecote	689 yd
Red Chilli	2F High Street, Wollaston	841 yd
San Wu House	1 High Street, Wollaston	841 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Glasshouse Shop	Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road	161 yd
Sainsbury's Local	131 High Street, Wollaston	496 yd
Vicarage Convenience Store	14 Vicarage Road, Amblecote	674 yd
Tesco Express	The Crystal Centre, Audnam	680 yd
Lidl	120 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill	698 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stourbridge Cricket Club HIGH STREET	grass pitches	391 yd
Wollaston Recreation Ground BELFRY DRIVE	grass pitches	580 yd
Fitness Factory LINKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE LINKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BRADLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	616 yd
Amblecote Recreation Ground TRINITY ROAD	grass pitches	623 yd
Beauty Bank Primary School (Closed) Forge Road	grass pitches	826 yd
Missfits Ladies Health Club (Closed) The Church Hall The Church Hall Lower High Street	health and fitness suite	827 yd
Circuit Bespoke Fitness (Closed) Block B2 Block B2 Mill Race Lane	health and fitness suite	850 yd
The Brook Primary School GEORGE STREET	grass pitches	909 yd
King Edward Vi College Stourbridge LOWER HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	962 yd
Academy Health Club (Closed) Lower High Street	health and fitness suite	994 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	63.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	152.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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