Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

NEW COTTAGES, DY7 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW COTTAGES, DY7 5AQ.

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 5AQ 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 5AQ 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 5AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Cottages, 0.4km from Prestwood in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Kinver ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY7, DY7 5AQ offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY7 5AQ 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 5AQ. 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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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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 289,166

Detached

£ 925,000

1 sales · Mean £ 925,000

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

DY7 5AQ has low crime rates — 7 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
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bells Mill Fishery0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Candy Cabin0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Prestwood House0.3 km
  • The Homestead0.5 km