dudley DY10 Postcodes
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Dudley (DY10)
The DY10 postcode area is located in the Dudley postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 1292 individual postcodes.
There are 48 electoral wards in the DY10 postcode area, including Bewdley, Brierley Hill, Dudley, Kidderminster, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Stourport-On-Severn, Tipton which come under the local authority of the Wyre Forest Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in DY10 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of DY10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The DY10 postcode is located in the Dudley district of the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. The area is made up of 4 post towns which are Kidderminster, Bewdley, Stourport and Stourbridge.
DY10 covers a number of distinct towns and villages, including Stourport-on-Severn, Areley Kings and Lower Mitton. It is also bordered by the neighbouring towns of Bewdley, Stourport and Kidderminster in the north.
The area has a population of around 8,000 people, which is made up of a diverse range of communities and ethnicities. It is also home to a number of well-known businesses, including Shuttle Topiary, Kingswinford Paper Co. Ltd and the Bronze Factory.
Due to its geographic location, the area is particularly well suited for outdoor pursuits such as walking and cycling, as well as the local Stourport Canal and River Severn. It also boasts great transport links, with Kidderminster and Stourbridge railway stations both within easy reach of the postcode.
The area is served by many primary and secondary schools, including Stourport High School and Wyre Forest Primary School. There are also a number of local churches, with St. Ethelbert's Church being the largest in the district.
When it comes to employment, the area has great job prospects, with local companies such as Norbar Torque Tools Ltd and the Britax Römer factory offering a range of employment opportunities.
The area has great leisure options too. Wyre Forest Outdoor Activity Centre offers a range of activities, while the local museum and art gallery showcases the area's industrial past and heritage. Other attractions include the Dudley Zoo and Castle and Himley Hall and Park, the latter of which boasts a number of outdoor activities for all ages.
TheDY10 postcode area is a great place to live, work and spend leisure time. Its proximity to the city, great transport links and diverse range of amenities make it an attractive and enjoyable place to call home.
Demographics
Worcestershire
DY10 is located in the county of Worcestershire, in England.
Worcestershire has a total population of 583,100, making it the 38th largest county in the UK.
Worcestershire has a total area of 670 square miles, and a population density of 334 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | DY10 |
| Postal Town | Dudley |
| MSOA Name | Wyre Forest 004 |
| LSOA Name | Wyre Forest 004D |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Region | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wyre Forest |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
DY10 Electoral Wards
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.