Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DRAYTON GROVE, DY9 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON GROVE, DY9 0BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY9 0BY 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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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DY9 0BY's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £857k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DY9 0BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Drayton Grove, 0.4km from Drayton in Wyre Forest. Administratively it sits within Wyre Forest Rural ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY9 0BY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £857k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY9 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00165408 (shared with 34 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 DY9 0BY. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 865,000

6 sales · Mean £ 887,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY9 0BY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blakedown3.7 km
  • Hagley4.7 km
  • Kidderminster6.7 km