Snowdon Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4UY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY8 4UY has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.4%	49%	1.6%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	52.6%	51%	-1.6%	49.0%	2.0%

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	30.9%	33.9%	3.0%	37.9%	-4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	55.6%	48.5%	-7.1%	44.2%	4.3%
Separated	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	8.6%	7.7%	-0.9%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	3.7%	7.3%	3.6%	6.1%	1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.3%	48.6%	-2.7%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	34.1%	32.6%	-1.5%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	10.3%	14.6%	4.3%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	2%	3.1%	1.1%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	2.3%	1%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	24.3%	23.5%	-0.8%	18.2%	5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	6%	-8.0%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.4%	14.1%	-7.3%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	6.8%	2.3%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	22.2%	11.1%	16.9%	5.3%
Degree or Similar	21%	23.9%	2.9%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	3.7%	3.4%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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)
Chinese	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	1.7%	3.1%	1.4%	2.7%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
White	96.7%	94.8%	-1.9%	81.4%	13.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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%	93.4%	-3.6%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	1.3%	3.8%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	92.8%	-3.9%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.8%	4.8%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.6%	76.7%	-2.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	22%	13.5%	8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Snowdon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snowdon Road was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Amblecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Snowdon Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote and the 340th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 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 4UY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Snowdon Road are based on 10 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 Snowdon Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4UY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY8 4UY

Average Price
£246,466

Semi-Detached
£239,410

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£281,743

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Snowdon Road

Average Price
£244,825

Semi-Detached
£241,333

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£276,251

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Snowdon Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Snowdon Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2023-09-09	£235,749
8 Snowdon Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2008-01-25	£276,251
3 Snowdon Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2007-08-10	£209,829
1 Snowdon Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2007-07-20	£277,559
1 Snowdon Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2000-11-10	£263,846

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY8 4UY

Employment

DY8 4UY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	25
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	18
Education	15
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peters Hill Primary School Peters Hill Road , Amblecote DY5 2QH	3out of 4	798 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL	4out of 4	1,006 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Amblecote Primary School School Drive , Amblecote DY8 4DQ	3out of 4	1,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR	- not rated	1,245 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brook Primary School George Street , Wordsley DY8 5YN	3out of 4	1,647 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX	4out of 4	781 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU	1out of 4	2,054 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ	1out of 4	2,378 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	503 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	1,183 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	1,266 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA	- not rated	1,873 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY	4out of 4	2,072 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	2,894 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa	Unit 1 Mill Race Park, St Johns Road	446 yd
McDonalds	Unit 3 Mill Race Lane, Stourbridge	446 yd
KFC	St Johns Road, Stourbridge	446 yd
Station Grill	2A Vauxhall Road, Stourbridge	477 yd
VGN Boulevard	9 Coventry Street, Stourbridge	533 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ten Arches	2 Snowdon Road, Amblecote	49 yd
Brewers Fayre	Birmingham Street, Stourbridge	324 yd
The River Rooms	Bay L1, Block L	446 yd
Duke William	25 Coventry Street, Stourbridge	554 yd
The Dog House	2 Vauxhall Road, Stourbridge	557 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Bay L4, Block L	446 yd
Stourbridge Fish Bar	21 Coventry Street, Stourbridge	554 yd
Stourburger	10-14 Foster Street, Stourbridge	580 yd
Romino's	8 Foster Street, Stourbridge	582 yd
David's Deli	29 Lower High Street, Stourbridge	587 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cheviot News	1 Cheviot Road, Amblecote	126 yd
Spar Express	Unit 1, Stourbridge Bus Station	517 yd
Tesco Extra	The Crown Centre, Stourbridge	614 yd
Vicarage Convenience Store	14 Vicarage Road, Amblecote	641 yd
Iceland	3 Ryemarket, Stourbridge	665 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Circuit Bespoke Fitness (Closed) Block B2 Block B2 Mill Race Lane	health and fitness suite	445 yd
King Edward Vi College Stourbridge LOWER HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	582 yd
Academy Health Club (Closed) Lower High Street	health and fitness suite	596 yd
Missfits Ladies Health Club (Closed) The Church Hall The Church Hall Lower High Street	health and fitness suite	637 yd
Pump Gyms (Stourbridge) RYEMARKET	health and fitness suite	684 yd
Redhill School JUNCTION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	735 yd
Revolution Fitness Centre (Closed) 10a 10a Hagley Road	health and fitness suite	772 yd
Peters Hill Primary School PETERS HILL ROAD	grass pitches	778 yd
Crystal Leisure Centre BELL STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	784 yd
Stourbridge Cricket Club HIGH STREET	grass pitches	840 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	56 Mbit/s
Average download speed	181.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DY8 4UY