Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

DY6 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY6 0BG.

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

145

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Avg Age

70

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

18%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY6 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 70, DY6 0BG is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

DY6 0BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Greensforge in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Himley and Swindon ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 70 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY6 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00151050 (shared with 3 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 DY6 0BG. The average age is 70.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 2026-02)

DY6 0BG has low crime rates — 15 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
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Emma Baker Catering At DK Rugby Club0.8 km
  • Navigation Inn0.8 km
  • Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • Hinksford Arms0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hinksford Farm Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge6.3 km
  • Stourbridge Town6.6 km
  • Lye7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hinksford Arms PH0.4 km