The Hayes is in Lye, Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 8NX is located in the Cradley North & Wollescote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hayes, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 8RS, B63 2RH, DY9 8SE, DY9 8RG, DY9 8RD, DY9 8SL, DY9 8NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY9 8NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 53.9% | 52.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 37.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 48.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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% | 41.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 40.4% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 12.1% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 24.7% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.1% | 69% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 9.1% | 16.7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 89.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 89.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Muslim | 26.6% | 6.5% | 20.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hayes was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hayes has the 30th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 409th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Hayes, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £2,985,000 | 2015-03-13 | £5,063,929 |
DY9 8NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,481 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 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Primary School Thorns Road , Quarry Bank DY5 2JY | 2out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,251 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 | 3,354 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,835 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 | 1,296 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 4,945 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 | 385 yd | |
| Loz's Little Kitchen | Sargeant Turner Trading Estate, Bromley Street | 408 yd | |
| Breakfast Diner | 45 Stour Vale Road, Lye | 431 yd | |
| Bethel Chapel | Hill Street, Lye | 579 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Park Road, Cradley | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Widders P H | Barrack Lane, Cradley | 866 yd | |
| Why Not Inn | 1 Why Not Inn, Whynot Street, Cradley, Halesowen | 900 yd | |
| Cradley Labour Club | Wilson Hall, Colley Gate | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balds Lane Fish Bar | 4 Balds Lane, Lye | 256 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | James Scott Road, Cradley | 603 yd | |
| Netchix and Grill | Unit 3, Lye Business Centre, Enterprise Drive, Lye | 619 yd | |
| Hassan Sweet & Takeaway | 54 High Street, Lye | 902 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | 53 High Street, Lye | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye | 852 yd | |
| Costcutter | Two Gates, Cradley | 923 yd | |
| Lye International Food Store | 174 High Street, Lye | 968 yd | |
| Post Office Lye | 36 High Street, Lye | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 365 yd |
| Wollescote Primary School DRUMMOND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Cradley High School (Closed) Homer Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 1,021 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.