DY8 encompasses Stourbridge and surrounding areas in the West Midlands, where property values have increased at a 4.2% compound annual growth rate over five years, outpacing population expansion of 0.5%. Rental growth has outstripped capital appreciation, reaching 6.1% CAGR, indicating stronger investor demand relative to owner-occupier activity. The district scores 52.2/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally and reflecting early-stage gentrification characteristics. This market dynamic—where rental yields diverge from price growth—presents distinct investment parameters compared to regions experiencing concurrent capital and rental appreciation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Stourbridge · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
2 planning applications submitted in DY8 over the last six months.
- Proposed 2 storey side and rear extension and proposed 2 storey front side extensionMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Stourbridge (DY8) common questions
Is Stourbridge up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Stourbridge (DY8) as Early. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 39% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Stourbridge safe?
Stourbridge has a safety score of 66/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Stourbridge?
The average property price in Stourbridge (DY8) is £319k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Stourbridge?
The median monthly rent in Stourbridge (DY8) is £841 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Stourbridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stoke-On-Trent (ST8), Worcester (WR1), Macclesfield (SK11), Macclesfield (SK10), Leek (ST13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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