Providence Street is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 8HH is located in the Lye & Stourbridge North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Providence Street, Stourbridge, DY9 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 8HQ, DY9 8HG, DY9 8JF, DY9 8JL, DY9 8LF, DY9 8LQ, DY9 8JE, DY9 8JN, DY9 8LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY9 8HH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.2% | 47.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 DY9 8HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 33% | 42.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 36.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 37% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 38.9% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 21% | 15.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around DY9 8HH this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 30.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.4% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 15.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 45.4% | 50.4% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 47.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 48.1% | 35.2% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 71.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 71.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 21.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 71.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.3% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 2.4% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 18.7% | 46.2% | -27.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 51.8% | 6.5% | 45.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Providence Street was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.5% higher than the Cradley North & Wollescote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Providence Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote and the 136th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Youth & Community Centre Providence Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-04-27 | £367,625 |
| School House Providence Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-03-11 | £330,378 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY9 8HH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollescote Primary School Drummond Road , Wollescote DY9 8YA | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Primary School Thorns Road , Quarry Bank DY5 2JY | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peters Hill Primary School Peters Hill Road , Amblecote DY5 2QH | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Mount Pleasant , Quarry Bank DY5 2YN | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,499 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Young Research Ltd | Lye By Pass, Lye | 95 yd | |
| RVS Good Neighbours Lunch Club | The United Church, High Street | 236 yd | |
| Tirana | 175-177 High Street, Lye | 239 yd | |
| Top Snax | 174A High Street, Lye | 239 yd | |
| New Flavour | 19 High Street, Lye | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 8 Pedmore Road, Lye | 460 yd | |
| The Windsor Castle Inn | 5 Stourbridge Road, Lye | 500 yd | |
| Holly Bush Inn | Cemetery Road, Lye | 605 yd | |
| Lye Cricket Club | Stourbridge Road, Lye | 654 yd | |
| Lye Town F C | Stourbridge Road, Lye | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Shawarma | 35 High Street, Lye | 206 yd | |
| Mr Fried Chicken | 47 High Street, Lye | 214 yd | |
| Pine Pizza & Shawarma | 34 High Street, Lye, Stourbridge | 214 yd | |
| Hassan Sweet & Takeaway | 54 High Street, Lye | 218 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | 53 High Street, Lye | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye | 203 yd | |
| Post Office Lye | 36 High Street, Lye | 206 yd | |
| Lye International Food Store | 174 High Street, Lye | 239 yd | |
| Singh Newsmarket | 206-208 High Street, Lye | 291 yd | |
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Lye | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lye Town Football Club Stourbridge Road | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Wollescote Primary School DRUMMOND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Brierley Hill) THORNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Thorns Primary School THORNS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.