High Street is in Belbroughton, Stourbridge and in Bromsgrove district. DY9 9SY is located in the Belbroughton & Romsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Belbroughton, Stourbridge, DY9 9SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 9SW, DY9 9TD, DY9 9TE, DY9 9TB, DY9 9TG, DY9 0DU, DY9 0DT, DY9 9ST, DY9 9TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY9 9SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 18.8% | 29.1% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 46.9% | -12.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 51.7% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.1% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.3% | 17.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 38.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.5% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 97.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Belbroughton & Romsley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
High Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Belbroughton & Romsley and the 76th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 High Street, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £393,800 | 2022-07-08 | £419,350 |
| 17 High Street, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-09-28 | £991,644 |
| 7 High Street, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £329,950 | 2020-06-23 | £415,085 |
| 9 High Street, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-05-28 | £406,986 |
| 19 - 21 High Street, Stourbridge, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2018-10-19 | £367,679 |
DY9 9SY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DY9 9SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belbroughton CofE Primary School Bradford Lane , Belbroughton DY9 9TF | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clent Parochial Primary School Clent Parochial Primary School , Bromsgrove Road DY9 9QP | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hagley Primary School Park Road , Hagley DY9 0NS | 3out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield First School Stourbridge Road , Fairfield B61 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakedown CofE Primary School Birmingham Road , Blakedown DY10 3JN | 3out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley Catholic High School Brake Lane , DY8 2XL | 4out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybridge High School and Sixth Form Brake Lane , Hagley DY8 2XS | 4out of 4 | 4,395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB | - not rated | 3,173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belbroughton Cricket Club | Hackmans Gate Lane, Belbroughton | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belbroughton Club | 5 High Street, Belbroughton | 2 yd | |
| Ye Olde Horseshoe | 33 High Street, Belbroughton | 106 yd | |
| The Talbot At Belbroughton | Hartle Lane, Belbroughton | 122 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belbroughton Primary School Bradford Lane | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Belbroughton Cricket Club HACKMANS GATE LN | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Belbroughton Recreation Ground HARTLE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 392 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 | 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.