Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

DY7 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY7 5AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

495

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY7 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY7 5AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DY7 5AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Prestwood in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Kinver ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, DY7 5AJ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY7 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00151074 (shared with 50 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 DY7 5AJ. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DY7 5AJ has low crime rates — 10 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 offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bells Mill Fishery0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge3.6 km
  • Stourbridge Town4.0 km
  • Stourbridge Junction5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Homestead0.2 km
  • Prestwood House0.3 km