Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

GREENSFORGE LANE, DY7 5BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5BB 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

DY7 5BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £505k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £505k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

DY7 5BB is a mixed residential area on Greensforge Lane, 0.6km 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 5BB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £505k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY7 5BB 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 5BB. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 505,000

2 sales · Mean £ 505,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Candy Cabin0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge4.4 km
  • Stourbridge Town4.8 km
  • Stourbridge Junction5.7 km