DY9 Stourbridge in the West Midlands shows moderate fundamentals with a trajectory score of 58.5/100, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 4.2% compound annual growth rate, while rental growth has outpaced this at 5.8%, indicating stronger rental demand than capital appreciation. Population growth remains subdued at 0.5% over the same period. The postcode sits in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting early indicators of neighbourhood transition rather than established change. This profile suggests a market characterised by rental yield opportunity relative to price growth, with modest demographic expansion supporting long-term demand fundamentals.
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- 1Property prices up 3.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% 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 0.3 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
31 planning applications submitted in DY9 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- Redevelopment of the site following prior demolition of social housing scheme and garages and development of 40, one and two bedroom apartments and community room, comprising 100% affordable housing, car park, landscaping and associated works.Jan 2026 · granted
Stourbridge (DY9) common questions
Is Stourbridge up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Stourbridge (DY9) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 12% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Stourbridge safe?
Stourbridge has a safety score of 89/100 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 (DY9) 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 (DY9) is £841 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Stourbridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Halesowen (B63), Cradley Heath (B64), Stourbridge (DY7), Dudley (DY2), Rowley Regis (B65). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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