Harlstones Close is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 4JL is located in the Amblecote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harlstones Close, Stourbridge, DY8 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 4JN, DY8 4JJ, DY8 4NA, DY8 4JW, DY8 4JH, DY8 4LG, DY8 4NF, DY8 4NE, DY8 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY8 4JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY8 4JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 54% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 28% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 1.4% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 50.3% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39% | 30.1% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 27.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 13.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 23.8% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 11.9% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 17.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.5% | 89.7% | 4.2% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 90.4% | 95.7% | 5.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 94.9% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 44.2% | 13.5% | 30.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62% | 37.2% | 24.8% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harlstones Close was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% higher than the Amblecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harlstones Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote and the 327th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Harlstones Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-07-28 | £173,429 |
| 19 Harlstones Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-17 | £189,277 |
| 4A Harlstones Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2024-03-15 | £77,871 |
| 19 Harlstones Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-02-12 | £162,807 |
| 4A Harlstones Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2018-09-19 | £80,221 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA | - not rated | 4,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amblecote Primary School School Drive , Amblecote DY8 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Primary School George Street , Wordsley DY8 5YN | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peters Hill Primary School Peters Hill Road , Amblecote DY5 2QH | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauty Bank Primary School Forge Road , DY8 1XF | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawbush Primary School Hawbush Road , DY5 3NH | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 5,252 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill School and Specialist Language College Junction Road , DY8 1JX | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Longlands School Brook Street , DY8 3XB | - not rated | 1,791 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 | 1,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 2,110 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 | 636 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Barnardo's Wheels Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mere Primary Short Stay School Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5PQ | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive | Care Centre, John Corbett Drive | 461 yd | |
| Laser Quest S/B Ltd, The Warehouse | 33 High Street, Amblecote | 464 yd | |
| Ruskin Mill Glasshouse College Cafe | The Glasshouse College, Wollaston Road | 637 yd | |
| The Unicorn Centre | Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 637 yd | |
| Ruby Cantonese Restaurant | 1 Wollaston Road, Amblecote | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblecote Royal British Legion | School Drive, Amblecote | 471 yd | |
| The Robin Hood Inn | 196 Collis Street, Amblecote | 498 yd | |
| Amblecote Institute Social Club | Collis Street, Amblecote | 513 yd | |
| The Swan | 10 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 635 yd | |
| Stourbridge Cricket Club | War Memorial Athletics Ground, High Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 14 Vicarage Road, Amblecote | 282 yd | |
| White Rose Takeaway | 77 High Street, Amblecote | 830 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Bay L4, Block L | 873 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 4 Platts Road, The Crystal Centre | 910 yd | |
| Star's Café | Unit 4-5, Station Drive, Brierley Hill | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Convenience Store | 14 Vicarage Road, Amblecote | 326 yd | |
| Glasshouse Shop | Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road | 655 yd | |
| Lidl | 120 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill | 789 yd | |
| Cheviot News | 1 Cheviot Road, Amblecote | 877 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Crystal Centre, Audnam | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amblecote Recreation Ground TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Stourbridge Cricket Club HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Circuit Bespoke Fitness (Closed) Block B2 Block B2 Mill Race Lane | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| The Brook Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Missfits Ladies Health Club (Closed) The Church Hall The Church Hall Lower High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Fitness Factory LINKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE LINKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BRADLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,077 yd |
| King Edward Vi College Stourbridge LOWER HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 201.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.