Is DY7 5AY a safe place to live?

Yes, DY7 5AY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DY7 5AY?

The population for the DY7 5AY area is approximately 495 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

GREENSFORGE LANE, DY7 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENSFORGE LANE, DY7 5AY.

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

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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 5AY 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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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 5AY 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY7 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Greensforge Lane, 0.8km from Gothersley in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Kinver ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, DY7 5AY 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY7 5AY 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 5AY. 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 5AY has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Stourbridge5.1 km
Stourbridge Town5.5 km
Stourbridge Junction6.5 km