Haden Close is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY8 5AZ is located in the Wordsley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haden Close, Stourbridge, DY8 5AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY8 5AY, DY8 5SA, DY8 5AT, DY8 5AU, DY8 5RZ, DY8 5AR, DY8 5AX, DY8 5BA, DY8 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY8 5AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 36.7% | 49.2% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 30.2% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 46.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.4% | 15.5% | -14.9% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 15.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 26.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haden Close was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% higher than the Kingswinford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haden Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kingswinford South and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Haden Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-22 | £178,779 |
| 20 Haden Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-30 | £251,351 |
| 3 Haden Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-09-20 | £211,330 |
| 1 Haden Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-31 | £195,947 |
| 14 Haden Close, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2022-02-03 | £212,523 |
DY8 5AZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Primary School Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhaven Primary School Barnett Lane , Wordsley DY8 5PY | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Park Primary School Bells Lane , Wordsley DY8 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Primary School George Street , Wordsley DY8 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynne Primary School Cot Lane , DY6 9TH | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 1out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,737 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café on The Green | 21-23 Wordsley Green Shopping Centre, Wordsley | 338 yd | |
| Crystal Balti | 66 High Street, Wordsley | 346 yd | |
| Café Greedy Cow Company | 85 High Street, Wordsley | 392 yd | |
| Little Taste of Heaven | 14 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 457 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church & Hall | Holy Trinity Church, High Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashwood | 76 Bells Lane, Wordsley | 228 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 22 High Street, Wordsley | 407 yd | |
| The Old Cat | 110 High Street, Wordsley | 482 yd | |
| The New Inn | 117 High Street, Wordsley | 513 yd | |
| The Glass Cutter Arms P H | 9 Barnett Street, Wordsley | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House | Unit 4, Kinver Street | 353 yd | |
| Wordsley Tandoori | 20 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 444 yd | |
| Wordsley Chippy | 106 High Street, Wordsley | 447 yd | |
| Wordsley Chinese Takeaway | 2-4 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 456 yd | |
| Ocean Boat Fish & Chips | 46 Camp Hill, Wordsley | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 2 Sandringham Place, Wordsley | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 23 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 417 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Crystal Centre, Audnam | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park BELLE VUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Kinver Street KINVER STREET | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Ashwood Park Primary School BELLS LANE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Belle Vue Primary School LAWNSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Fairhaven Primary School BARNETT LANE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Pens Meadow School BRIERLEY HILL ROAD | 919 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.