Crabbe Street is in Lye, Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 8UR 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 Crabbe Street, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 8UP, DY9 8UH, DY9 8BG, DY9 8TU, DY9 8TP, DY9 8TG, DY9 8TR, DY9 8TN, DY9 8UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY9 8UR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 55.2% | 49.1% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 44.8% | 50.9% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8UR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 45.9% | 47.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 36% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 45.3% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8UR this area, 32.3% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 32.3% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 14.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 16% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 7.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 36.6% | 33.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 31.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 42.5% | 53.2% | 10.7% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 71.9% | 72.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 12% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.9% | 14.1% | -9.8% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 16.5% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0.3% | -12.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 11.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crabbe Street was 473.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 596.9% higher than the Cradley North & Wollescote average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Crabbe Street has the highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote and the 17th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Crabbe Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-08-30 | £97,864 |
| 13 Crabbe Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-10-11 | £102,208 |
| 11 Crabbe Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2017-06-30 | £118,906 |
| 13 Crabbe Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-12-19 | £123,680 |
| 13 Crabbe Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2010-05-27 | £142,106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,023 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 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Primary School Thorns Road , Quarry Bank DY5 2JY | 2out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Green Primary School Hob Green Road , Pedmore Fields DY9 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,845 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 | 2,710 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,492 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 | 1,226 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 4,637 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 | 154 yd | |
| RVS Good Neighbours Lunch Club | The United Church, High Street | 215 yd | |
| Aladdin Restaurant | 173 High Street, Lye, Stourbridge | 341 yd | |
| Tirana | 175-177 High Street, Lye | 356 yd | |
| Top Snax | 174A High Street, Lye | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Bush Inn | Cemetery Road, Lye | 575 yd | |
| The Railway | 8 Pedmore Road, Lye | 624 yd | |
| Shovel Inn | Pedmore Road, Lye | 674 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | Green Lane, Lye | 678 yd | |
| The Windsor Castle Inn | 5 Stourbridge Road, Lye | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Cantonese Takeaway | 20 Cross Walks, Lye | 177 yd | |
| Hassan Sweet & Takeaway | 54 High Street, Lye | 302 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | 53 High Street, Lye | 302 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 49 High Street, Lye | 302 yd | |
| Mr Fried Chicken | 47 High Street, Lye | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye | 276 yd | |
| Lye International Food Store | 174 High Street, Lye | 356 yd | |
| Post Office Lye | 36 High Street, Lye | 443 yd | |
| Singh Newsmarket | 206-208 High Street, Lye | 546 yd | |
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Lye | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wollescote Primary School DRUMMOND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Lye Town Football Club Stourbridge Road | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,037 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.