Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

HINKSFORD LANE, DY6 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HINKSFORD LANE, DY6 0BH.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY6 0BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DY6 0BH is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY6 0BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hinksford Lane, 0.3km from Hinksford in Swindon (South Staffordshire). Administratively it sits within Himley and Swindon ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY6, DY6 0BH offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY6 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00151049 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY6 0BH. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

4 sales · Mean £ 393,925

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY6 0BH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils0.9 km
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Maidensbridge Primary School

Good202 pupils1.3 km
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Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hinksford Farm Shop0.1 km
  • Swindon Convenience Store0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Swindon Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Emma Baker Catering At DK Rugby Club0.8 km
  • Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • Green Man Inn0.7 km
  • Hinksford Arms0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mr Smiths Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge6.6 km
  • Stourbridge Town6.9 km
  • Dudley7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hinksford View0.2 km
  • Hinksford Arms PH0.4 km
  • Hinksford Arms PH0.5 km