DY9 0BJ is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Barrow Hill in Wyre Forest. Administratively it sits within Wyre Forest Rural ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For families considering a move, DY9 0BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for DY9 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00165408 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY9 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY9 0BJ.
287
48
£ 43,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY9 0BJ 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.
Area Character
DY9 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY9 0BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Bournes Green Farm0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blakedown4.4 km
- Hagley5.2 km
- Kidderminster7.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY90BJ · Data under Open Government Licence