The Hayes is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 8NL 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 The Hayes, Stourbridge, DY9 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 8RY, DY9 8SL, DY9 8SE, DY9 8SN, DY9 8SJ, DY9 8SG, DY9 8SS, DY9 8NF, DY9 8SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY9 8NL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY9 8NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 34.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 55.7% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 46.3% | 37.6% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 47% | 13.0% | 33.6% | 13.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 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.
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 26.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 14.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 18.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 19.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 45.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 47.8% | 40% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -41.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 75.9% | 69.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 21.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 69.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 17.4% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 3% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 46.1% | 6.5% | 39.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hayes was 82.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% higher than the Cradley North & Wollescote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hayes has the 20th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote and the 295th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 The Hayes, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2014-12-12 | £278,294 |
| 12 The Hayes, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-07-03 | £162,474 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY9 8NL 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 | 91 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,587 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 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Primary School Thorns Road , Quarry Bank DY5 2JY | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,538 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 | 3,060 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,129 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 | 1,096 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,621 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 4,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret Garden Cafe | Unit 9, Embassy Trading Estate | 96 yd | |
| Loz's Little Kitchen | Sargeant Turner Trading Estate, Bromley Street | 158 yd | |
| Bethel Chapel | Hill Street, Lye | 353 yd | |
| Breakfast Diner | 45 Stour Vale Road, Lye | 355 yd | |
| RVS Good Neighbours Lunch Club | The United Church, High Street | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 8 Pedmore Road, Lye | 973 yd | |
| Holly Bush Inn | Cemetery Road, Lye | 1,011 yd | |
| The Windsor Castle Inn | 5 Stourbridge Road, Lye | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balds Lane Fish Bar | 4 Balds Lane, Lye | 175 yd | |
| Netchix and Grill | Unit 3, Lye Business Centre, Enterprise Drive, Lye | 576 yd | |
| Hassan Sweet & Takeaway | 54 High Street, Lye | 612 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | 53 High Street, Lye | 612 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 49 High Street, Lye | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye | 562 yd | |
| Lye International Food Store | 174 High Street, Lye | 677 yd | |
| Post Office Lye | 36 High Street, Lye | 719 yd | |
| Singh Newsmarket | 206-208 High Street, Lye | 830 yd | |
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Lye | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wollescote Primary School DRUMMOND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 654 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.