The Briars is in Hagley, Stourbridge and in Bromsgrove district. DY9 0GB is located in the Hagley West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Briars, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 0GA, DY9 0GD, DY9 0LS, DY9 0LW, DY9 0GH, DY9 0GE, DY9 0LH, DY9 0GF, DY9 0LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY9 0GB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 51.7% | 55% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 45% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 23.8% | 26.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 50.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 52% | 58.6% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 14.4% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 44.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 89.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 96.9% | 96.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Briars was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Belbroughton & Romsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Briars has the 19th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Belbroughton & Romsley and the 111th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Briars, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-12 | £278,316 |
| 9 The Briars, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-04-25 | £142,036 |
| 14 The Briars, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2019-09-04 | £269,554 |
| 1 The Briars, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-07-29 | £286,550 |
| 11 The Briars, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-11-27 | £267,376 |
DY9 0GB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley Primary School Park Road , Hagley DY9 0NS | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakedown CofE Primary School Birmingham Road , Blakedown DY10 3JN | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pedmore CE Primary School Hagley Road , Pedmore DY9 0RH | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clent Parochial Primary School Clent Parochial Primary School , Bromsgrove Road DY9 9QP | 3out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Leavale Road , Norton DY8 2DT | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley Catholic High School Brake Lane , DY8 2XL | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybridge High School and Sixth Form Brake Lane , Hagley DY8 2XS | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,036 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fig And Favour | 103 Kidderminster Road South, Hagley | 371 yd | |
| Hagley Cafe | 92 Worcester Road, Hagley | 605 yd | |
| Shenapur | 86 Worcester Road, Hagley | 606 yd | |
| New Delhi | 113 Worcester Road, Hagley | 650 yd | |
| Cup Coffee Shop | 121 Worcester Road, Hagley | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Inn | 95 Worcester Road, Hagley | 595 yd | |
| The King Arthur | 139-141 Worcester Road, Hagley | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Plaice In Hagley | 131 Worcester Road, Hagley | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | 88 Worcester Road, Hagley | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hagley Catholic High School BRAKE LANE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Hagley Recreation Ground WORCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Haybridge Sports Centre BRAKE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 896 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.