Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

GREENSFORGE LANE, DY7 5BD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (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 5BD 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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2/10
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Area Character

DY7 5BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DY7 5BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Greensforge Lane, 0.4km from Stourton in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Kinver ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY7, DY7 5BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

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

Detached

£ 387,500

2 sales · Mean £ 387,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

DY7 5BD has low crime rates — 4 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Candy Cabin0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Willow Tree Tea Rooms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stourbridge4.6 km
  • Stourbridge Town5.0 km
  • Stourbridge Junction5.9 km