dudley DY1 Postcodes
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Dudley (DY1)
The DY1 postcode area is located in the Dudley postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1145 individual postcodes.
There are 14 electoral wards in the DY1 postcode area, including Bewdley, Brierley Hill, Dudley, Kidderminster, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Stourport-On-Severn, Tipton which come under the local authority of the Dudley Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in DY1 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 DY1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The DY1 postcode district is located within the Dudley metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England, covering the central and eastern parts of the town of Dudley and some areas around it. It also includes parts of the neighbouring towns of Stourbridge, Sedgley, and Tipton.
DY1 is bordered by several other postcode districts, namely: DY2 (Stourbridge/Wordsley/Wollaston) to the west, DY3 (Brierley Hill/Quarry Bank) to the south, DY4 (Tipton) to the east, and DY5 (Sedgley/Gornal) to the north. The area it covers is primarily residential but also includes some commercial, retail and industrial premises, as well as the borders of Dudley Zoo and Geopark.
The large town of Dudley, located approximately 4 miles west of Birmingham city centre, is the dominant post town in the DY1 postcode area. The district centre lies just east of the town centre, within which is Dudley Bus Station, a shopping centre, and various public facilities and amenities. Further east, the area comprises a mix of residential streets, educational facilities and other services, including Black Country Living Museum and Priory Park.
The DY1 postcode district contains several conservation areas, such as of Kinfauns, Bull Ring and Castle Street, and numerous listed buildings, including Borough Hall and the former Trinity Church. Being within commuting distance of Birmingham, the area has become popular among young professionals.
The area is served by public transport in the form of bus and railway services, as well as two train stations (at Dudley Port and Tipton) and a variety of bus routes operated mainly by National Express West Midlands. Buses also provide regular connections between all towns within the postcode district, while Dudley railway station offers direct services to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and other neighbouring towns.
Demographics
West Midlands
DY1 is located in the county of West Midlands, in England.
West Midlands has a total population of 2,864,900, making it the 2nd largest county in the UK.
West Midlands has a total area of 348 square miles, and a population density of 3177 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | DY1 |
| Postal Town | Dudley |
| MSOA Name | Dudley 011 |
| LSOA Name | Dudley 011C |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
DY1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DY1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.