dudley DY12 Postcodes
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Dudley (DY12)
The DY12 postcode area is located in the Dudley postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 693 individual postcodes.
There are 57 electoral wards in the DY12 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, 25% of people in DY12 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 DY12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The DY12 postcode is a postcode district in the Dudley district of the West Midlands, England. It covers the Bromsgrove, Kidderminster and Stourbridge areas. DY12 postcode is further divided into several smaller postcode areas which include DY12 6, DY12 7, DY12 9 and DY12 1.
The postcode districts began to be used in 1974, when they replaced the old system of postal counties. It is used for geographical and operational identification, and is especially useful in addressing mail in the UK.
The DY12 region is surrounded by postcode districts DY10, DY11, WV14 and DY9. Bromsgrove is one of the postcode areas and is the largest in terms of population and area. It includes the villages of Burcot, Finstall, Lickey and Stoke Heath. Kidderminster is another postcode area which includes the town of Hartlebury and also houses the Severn Valley Railway.
Stourbridge is the smallest postcode area of the DY12 postcode district and it includes the villages of Kingswinford and Halesowen.
The postcode district is also home to the large industrial estate of Worcester Trade Park which is situated nearby to the Kidderminster area.
The postcode district has a wide range of amenities from pubs, restaurants and shops to parks, playgrounds, leisure centres and more. It also contains numerous places of historical interest, including the remains of a Benedictine Abbey and the Old Swinford Hospital, which was founded in 1667.
The DY12 postcode district is well served by public transport with excellent rail links into Birmingham and London, as well as the local bus network connecting the area to nearby towns and villages.
It is an area with diverse landscapes ranging from busy city centres, to rolling hills and historic towns. It is a great place to live, work or invest in and offers something for everyone.
Demographics
Worcestershire
DY12 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 | DY12 |
| Postal Town | Dudley |
| MSOA Name | Wyre Forest 005 |
| LSOA Name | Wyre Forest 005C |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Region | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wyre Forest |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
DY12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DY12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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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'.
Chris H
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.