Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

THE OVAL, DY7 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OVAL, DY7 5BF.

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 5BF 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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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY7 5BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £305k 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 5BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Oval, 0.3km from Prestwood in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Kinver ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DY7 5BF is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

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

Terraced

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 271,666

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

DY7 5BF has low crime rates — 8 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 offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge3.9 km
  • Stourbridge Town4.3 km
  • Stourbridge Junction5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Prestwood House0.1 km
  • The Homestead0.4 km