Oldnall Road is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 8XQ 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 Oldnall Road, Stourbridge, DY9 8XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 8XG, DY9 8XH, DY9 8XZ, DY9 8XE, DY9 8XY, DY9 8XX, DY9 8XD, DY9 8YF, DY9 9AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY9 8XQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53.8% | 49.4% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.6% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8XQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 28.4% | 37.4% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 52% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 49.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 21.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.6% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 27.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 27.9% | 30.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 27.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 69.2% | 60.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 88.5% | 85% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 84.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.6% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 30.5% | 6.5% | 24.0% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldnall Road was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Cradley North & Wollescote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oldnall Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote and the 389th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oldnall Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-03-16 | £294,919 |
| 1 Oldnall Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-07-13 | £317,520 |
| 5 Oldnall Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2018-02-02 | £206,090 |
| 7 Oldnall Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-02-14 | £255,515 |
| 9 Oldnall Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-09-04 | £320,024 |
DY9 8XQ 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,362 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 | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Green Primary School Hob Green Road , Pedmore Fields DY9 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,478 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 | 3,139 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 575 yd | |
| The Secret Garden Cafe | Unit 9, Embassy Trading Estate | 795 yd | |
| RVS Good Neighbours Lunch Club | The United Church, High Street | 829 yd | |
| Aladdin Restaurant | 173 High Street, Lye, Stourbridge | 934 yd | |
| Tirana | 175-177 High Street, Lye | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 280 yd | |
| Beech Tree Social And Welfare Club | Wassell Road, Wollescote | 834 yd | |
| Holly Bush Inn | Cemetery Road, Lye | 1,011 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | Green Lane, Lye | 1,075 yd | |
| Shovel Inn | Pedmore Road, Lye | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City | 50 Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 280 yd | |
| Parradizza Pizzeria & Dessert Group | 62 Wynall Lane, Wollescote, Stourbridge | 417 yd | |
| Wynall Lane Fish Bar | 58-60 Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 420 yd | |
| Ely's Takeaway Fish and Chips | 82 Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 500 yd | |
| Balds Lane Fish Bar | 4 Balds Lane, Lye | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindi Supermarket | 54 High Street, Lye | 888 yd | |
| Lye International Food Store | 174 High Street, Lye | 951 yd | |
| Post Office Lye | 36 High Street, Lye | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wollescote Primary School DRUMMOND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 996 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.