Hayes Lane is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 8RD 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 Hayes Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 8PN, DY9 8RG, DY9 8NX, DY9 8NL, DY9 8QF, DY9 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY9 8RD 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 8RD 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 Hayes Lane 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.
Hayes Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hayes Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2025-03-12 | £180,717 |
| 4A Hayes Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-06-19 | £1,505,964 |
| Midland House Hayes Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2024-01-08 | £847,624 |
| 24 Hayes Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2023-05-02 | £202,409 |
| 40 Hayes Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-06-17 | £154,818 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY9 8RD 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 | 4,295 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 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Primary School Thorns Road , Quarry Bank DY5 2JY | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,461 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 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,418 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 | 3,257 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,960 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 | 1,059 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 4,719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Diner | 45 Stour Vale Road, Lye | 178 yd | |
| Loz's Little Kitchen | Sargeant Turner Trading Estate, Bromley Street | 300 yd | |
| The Secret Garden Cafe | Unit 9, Embassy Trading Estate | 387 yd | |
| Bethel Chapel | Hill Street, Lye | 656 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Park Road, Cradley | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Widders P H | Barrack Lane, Cradley | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netchix and Grill | Unit 3, Lye Business Centre, Enterprise Drive, Lye | 356 yd | |
| Balds Lane Fish Bar | 4 Balds Lane, Lye | 403 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | James Scott Road, Cradley | 426 yd | |
| Hassan Sweet & Takeaway | 54 High Street, Lye | 865 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | 53 High Street, Lye | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye | 816 yd | |
| Lye International Food Store | 174 High Street, Lye | 926 yd | |
| Post Office Lye | 36 High Street, Lye | 947 yd | |
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Lye | 1,003 yd | |
| Singh Newsmarket | 206-208 High Street, Lye | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| Wollescote Primary School DRUMMOND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Cradley High School (Closed) Homer Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 95.7% |
| 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.