Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

HINKSFORD, DY6 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 0BJ 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DY6 0BJ's 71% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

DY6 0BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hinksford, 0.7km from Hinksford in Swindon (South Staffordshire). Administratively it sits within Himley and Swindon ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, DY6 0BJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY6 0BJ 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 0BJ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

DY6 0BJ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Emma Baker Catering At DK Rugby Club0.9 km
  • Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • Green Man Inn0.7 km
  • Hinksford Arms0.3 km
  • The Old Bush0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hinksford Farm Shop0.4 km
  • Swindon Convenience Store0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mr Smiths Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge6.6 km
  • Stourbridge Town6.8 km
  • Dudley7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hinksford Arms PH0.3 km
  • Hinksford View0.4 km
  • Hinksford Arms PH0.5 km