Carlton Avenue is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 9EF is located in the Pedmore & Stourbridge East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Avenue, Stourbridge, DY9 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 9EE, DY9 9EG, DY9 9ET, DY9 9ED, DY9 9EH, DY9 9BT, DY9 9EU, DY9 9ES, DY9 9ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY9 9EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 37.2% | 36.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 42.6% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 29.8% | 41.5% | 11.7% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 17.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 9EF this area, 35.2% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 35.2% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 18% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.1% | 87.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
In this area, 93.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 93.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Avenue was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.1% higher than the Cradley North & Wollescote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote and the 123rd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 118.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55A Carlton Avenue, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2023-09-08 | £73,939 |
| 57 Carlton Avenue, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-09-16 | £111,211 |
| 47 Carlton Avenue, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2020-12-18 | £202,270 |
| 43 Carlton Avenue, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2016-11-18 | £195,682 |
| 41 Carlton Avenue, Stourbridge, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2004-12-20 | £189,454 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Green Primary School Hob Green Road , Pedmore Fields DY9 9EX | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Dingle Primary Academy Ham Dingle Primary School , Old Ham Lane DY9 0UN | 2out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollescote Primary School Drummond Road , Wollescote DY9 8YA | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pedmore CE Primary School Hagley Road , Pedmore DY9 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybridge High School and Sixth Form Brake Lane , Hagley DY8 2XS | 4out of 4 | 3,685 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 | 2,717 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,997 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 | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Tree Social And Welfare Club | Wassell Road, Wollescote | 411 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 680 yd | |
| The Queensway | Gauden Road, Wollescote | 683 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | Green Lane, Lye | 1,009 yd | |
| Holly Bush Inn | Cemetery Road, Lye | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedmore Fish Bar | 51 Queensway, Wollescote | 556 yd | |
| Wynall Lane Fish Bar | 58-60 Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 670 yd | |
| Parradizza Pizzeria & Dessert Group | 62 Wynall Lane, Wollescote, Stourbridge | 672 yd | |
| Ocean City | 50 Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 680 yd | |
| Ely's Takeaway Fish and Chips | 82 Wynall Lane, Wollescote | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brown's Greens | 43 Queensway, Wollescote | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Park - Wollescote THE BRAMBLES | grass pitches, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Pedmore Technology College And Community School GRANGE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Wollescote Primary School DRUMMOND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| Ham Dingle Primary School OLD HAM LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.