High Street, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY8 4NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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	50.2%	54.2%	4.0%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	49.8%	45.8%	-4.0%	49.0%	-3.2%

Partnership Status

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	33.9%	33.2%	-0.7%	37.9%	-4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	44.8%	38%	-6.8%	44.2%	-6.2%
Separated	1.3%	2.9%	1.6%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	3.9%	9.6%	5.7%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	16.1%	16.3%	0.2%	6.1%	10.2%

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 (87.8%) 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%	47.5%	-2.0%	48.4%	-0.9%
Good health	28.2%	40.3%	12.1%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	13.2%	12.3%	-0.9%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	7%	0%	-7.0%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27%	17%	-10.0%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.4%	9.2%	1.8%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	14.1%	-0.7%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4.4%	1.8%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	22.3%	11.0%	16.9%	5.4%
Degree or Similar	34.8%	29.6%	-5.2%	33.8%	-4.2%
Other	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Indian	0%	3%	3.0%	3.1%	-0.1%
Pakistani	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	96.5%	96.1%	-0.4%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97.2%	97.9%	0.7%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	97.9%	2.1%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.8%	76.7%	11.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Sikh	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Wollaston & Stourbridge Town average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

High Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town and the 370th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

🔎 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. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DY8 4NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 High Street are based on 681 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 High Street, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY8 4NJ

Average Price
£236,346

Semi-Detached
£229,024

Terraced
£216,548

Detached
£352,683

Flats/Maisonettes
£103,866

Other
£217,602

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£247,739

Semi-Detached
£276,787

Terraced
£241,880

Detached
£350,305

Flats/Maisonettes
£151,994

Other
£375,061

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£167,000	2024-11-29	£173,367
40 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£282,000	2023-11-10	£298,588
26 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£149,000	2023-06-30	£163,469
54 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Other, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-10-07	£303,287
13 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Other, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-06-15	£178,994

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY8 4NJ

Employment

DY8 4NJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY8 4NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	16
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St James's CofE Primary School Kingsway , Wollaston DY8 4RU	3out of 4	566 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge Primary School Gregory Road , Wollaston DY8 3NF	3out of 4	973 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Amblecote Primary School School Drive , Amblecote DY8 4DQ	3out of 4	1,144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashwood Park Primary School Bells Lane , Wordsley DY8 5DJ	3out of 4	1,212 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL	4out of 4	1,475 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	928 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX	3out of 4	2,011 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX	4out of 4	2,047 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP	3out of 4	2,443 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS	3out of 4	3,129 yd	Academy converter	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	1,248 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	979 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA	- not rated	2,385 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	2,529 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND	- not rated	2,674 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN	4out of 4	3,506 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
The Red Forte Restaurant	62 High Street, Wollaston	9 yd
St James's Church Hall	Church Hall, St James's Parish Church	97 yd
Indus Express	58 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	190 yd
The Island Cafe	97 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	224 yd
The Redforte	70 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	245 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kingsbridge	83A-85A Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	253 yd
The Britannia Sports Bar	High Street, Wollaston	263 yd
The Princess	115 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	286 yd
The Unicorn	145 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	286 yd
Webster's Brewhouse	73 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	356 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Chilli	2F High Street, Wollaston	137 yd
San Wu House	1 High Street, Wollaston	137 yd
Wollaston Fish Bar	101 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	224 yd
The Golden Boat	129 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge	271 yd
KB Fish Bar	199 Kingsway, Wollaston	595 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
A Atwal Convenience Store Ltd	99 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston	224 yd
Sainsbury's Local	131 High Street, Wollaston	263 yd
Glasshouse Shop	Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road	865 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wollaston Recreation Ground BELFRY DRIVE	grass pitches	178 yd
Fitness Factory LINKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE LINKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BRADLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	647 yd
St. James Ce Primary School KINGSWAY	grass pitches	687 yd
Beauty Bank Primary School (Closed) Forge Road	grass pitches	778 yd
Stourbridge Cricket Club HIGH STREET	grass pitches	840 yd
The Ridge Primary School GREGORY ROAD	grass pitches	1,012 yd
Missfits Ladies Health Club (Closed) The Church Hall The Church Hall Lower High Street	health and fitness suite	1,022 yd
South Road Playing Fields STUDLEY GATE	grass pitches	1,038 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	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.2%

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	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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