Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

DY7 5AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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 5AP 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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2/10
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Area Character

DY7 5AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY7 5AP 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 5AP. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

DY7 5AP has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

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Belle Vue Primary School

Requires Improvement453 pupils1.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Roe Deer1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge4.0 km
  • Stourbridge Town4.4 km
  • Stourbridge Junction5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Homestead0.5 km