8,028TOTAL POPULATION
3,389HOUSEHOLDS
3.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£39,520AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DY7 POSTCODE REGION

Dudley (DY7)

The DY7 postcode area is located in the Dudley postcode town region, within the county of Staffordshire, and contains a total of 438 individual postcodes.

There are 38 electoral wards in the DY7 postcode area, including Bewdley, Brierley Hill, Dudley, Kidderminster, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Stourport-On-Severn, Tipton which come under the local authority of the South Staffordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 32% of people in DY7 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 DY7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The DY7 postcode area is located in the Dudley district of the West Midlands in the UK. It includes the towns of Amblecote, Bobbington, Brierley Hill, Clent, Pensnett, Kingswinford, Stourbridge and Wollaston, as well as smaller villages and hamlets, covering a total area of 105 square miles.

DY7 is today one of the most socio-economically diverse postcodes within the Dudley district. The area is home to cultivating communities of all ages ranging from young families, to more mature couples and retirees, as well as high levels of social and ethnic diversity.

The area has a rich and vibrant cultural heritage. Many of its villages have a long history going back centuries with many ancient buildings and structures still visible today. One of the more prominent examples is the Bantock House and Park in the foothills of the Clent Hills, an Edwardian mansion complete with beautiful gardens, lakes and woodland.

The area also has a thriving economy and is a major commercial hub. It's home to a number of diverse businesses, including manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, logistics and transport, hospitality and leisure, health and social care, education, media and technology.

As well as numerous shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes, there are a number of highly regarded schools, nurseries and universities located in or around the DY7 postcode area. There are also plenty of leisure and recreational activities and attractions including; Himley Country Park, Barr Beacon and the Dudley Canal Tunnel, to name just a few.

The area is also well-connected with excellent transport links. It's served by a good network of roads, National Rail and West Midlands Metro services, allowing for quick and easy access to nearby cities and towns notably, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Worcester.

DY7 postcode area is an incredibly diverse and culturally vibrant area of Dudley, with an array of activities, attractions, businesses and transport links. It's ideal for those looking for a vibrant community, beautiful views and good access to the rest of the West Midlands.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in DY7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

DY7Staffordshire

Staffordshire

The county of Staffordshire

DY7 is located in the county of Staffordshire, in England.

Staffordshire has a total population of 1,120,300, making it the 17th largest county in the UK.

Staffordshire has a total area of 1047 square miles, and a population density of 412 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Staffordshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDY7
Postal TownDudley
MSOA NameSouth Staffordshire 014
LSOA NameSouth Staffordshire 014D
CountyStaffordshire
RegionStaffordshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Staffordshire
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

DY7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DY7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashwood
Aston
Beobridge
Blakeley
Blundies
Bobbington
Broughton
Claverley
Compton
Coxgreen
Draycott
Dunsley
Enville
Four Ashes (Enville)
Gatacre Park
Giggetty
Gospel Ash
Greensforge
Halfpenny Green
Hartsgreen
Heathton
Himley
Kingswinford
Kinver
Ounsdale
Prestwood
Six Ashes
Smestow
Stour
Stourbridge
Stourton
Swindon
The Bratch
Upper Aston
Wall Heath
Whittington
Wollaston
Wombourne
Wordsley
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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