Park Street is in Lye, Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 8SS is located in the Cradley North & Wollescote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Street, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 8TL, DY9 8SN, DY9 8TN, DY9 8TR, DY9 8TJ, DY9 8SR, DY9 8SJ, DY9 8TH, DY9 8TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY9 8SS 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 | 52.6% | 47.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 52.4% | 5.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 38.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 42.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 41.5% | 35.5% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 43.7% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 10.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8SS this area, 28.4% 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 28.4% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 22.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.7% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 47.1% | 49.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 46.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 49% | 40.2% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 79.4% | 71.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 17.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 71.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 6.7% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Muslim | 48.6% | 6.5% | 42.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Street was 106.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% higher than the Cradley North & Wollescote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote and the 201st highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Park Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-06-17 | £145,352 |
| 68 Park Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-07-03 | £120,588 |
| 74 Park Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-06-19 | £143,500 |
| 75 Park Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2018-11-16 | £136,089 |
| 74 Park Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-08-29 | £104,026 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY9 8SS 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,852 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 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Primary School Thorns Road , Quarry Bank DY5 2JY | 2out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,651 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 | 2,910 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,282 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 | 1,207 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,544 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 4,728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Chapel | Hill Street, Lye | 84 yd | |
| The Secret Garden Cafe | Unit 9, Embassy Trading Estate | 198 yd | |
| RVS Good Neighbours Lunch Club | The United Church, High Street | 320 yd | |
| Loz's Little Kitchen | Sargeant Turner Trading Estate, Bromley Street | 353 yd | |
| Scott Young Research Ltd | Lye By Pass, Lye | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Bush Inn | Cemetery Road, Lye | 796 yd | |
| The Railway | 8 Pedmore Road, Lye | 811 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 871 yd | |
| Shovel Inn | Pedmore Road, Lye | 895 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | Green Lane, Lye | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balds Lane Fish Bar | 4 Balds Lane, Lye | 252 yd | |
| Canton Cantonese Takeaway | 20 Cross Walks, Lye | 404 yd | |
| Hassan Sweet & Takeaway | 54 High Street, Lye | 454 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | 53 High Street, Lye | 454 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 49 High Street, Lye | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye | 410 yd | |
| Lye International Food Store | 174 High Street, Lye | 519 yd | |
| Post Office Lye | 36 High Street, Lye | 587 yd | |
| Singh Newsmarket | 206-208 High Street, Lye | 701 yd | |
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Lye | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wollescote Primary School DRUMMOND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 815 yd |
| Lye Town Football Club Stourbridge Road | grass pitches | 960 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.