22,334TOTAL POPULATION
9,867HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£29,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DY13 POSTCODE REGION

Dudley (DY13)

The DY13 postcode area is located in the Dudley postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 887 individual postcodes.

There are 43 electoral wards in the DY13 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 DY13 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 DY13 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The DY13 postcode, also known as Stourport-on-Severn, is a post town based in the Dudley district of England. It covers the area of the Severn Valley, as well as surrounding rural areas including Kinver, Chaddesley Corbett, Cookley, and Dunley.

DY13 is a large area, consisting of approximately 429 square kilometres. It has an estimated population of 44,472 as per the 2011 Census, with the majority located in Stourport-on-Severn, a large industrial town. The postal area is served by nine primary and seven secondary schools.

The postcode contains a variety of places of interest, including Worcestershire's icon, the steeplechase at Chaddesley Corbett. Also, nature reserves such as the Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts, both near Kinver and Windmill Farm.

The DY13 postcode offers a range of leisure activities, ranging from rural attractions to access to the River Severn. The area surrounding Stourport-on-Severn is home to many pubs, restaurants, clubs, theatres, cinemas, and retail outlets. All of these combine to create an attractive, vibrant destination for visitors.

The DY13 postcode has excellent transport links, with two train stations located in Stourport-on-Severn, as well as nearby Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. The area is also connected to the national rail network by the Severn Valley Railway line. Local bus services connect the area to Birmingham, Worcester, Shrewsbury, and other nearby destinations.

TheDY13 postcode is an attractive and diverse area full of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and numerous leisure activities. The postcode provides easy access to the Severn Valley, as well as excellent transport links for visitors to explore the Dudley district and beyond. There's something there for everyone to enjoy.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in DY13 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 23% 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%.

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DY13Worcestershire

Worcestershire

The county of Worcestershire

DY13 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.

Worcestershire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDY13
Postal TownDudley
MSOA NameWyre Forest 014
LSOA NameWyre Forest 014A
CountyWorcestershire
RegionWorcestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWyre Forest
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

DY13 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DY13, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Acton
Areley Kings
Astley
Astley Cross
Birchen Coppice
Blackstone
Bugle Gate
Burlish Park
Chadwick
Charlton
Kidderminster
Comhampton
Crossway Green
Dunhampton
Dunley
Hartlebury
Hartlebury Common
Heightington
Hoobrook
Leapgate
Lickhill
Lincomb
Lineholt
Lineholt Common
Long Bank
Norchard
Noutard's Green
Park End
Ribbesford
Spennells
Stanklyn
Stourport-on-Severn
Summerfield
Sytchampton
The Burf
The Walshes
Titton
Torton
Waresley
Wilden
Winnall
Wood Green
Yarhampton
Yarhampton Cross
Browse Postcodes in DY13

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (DY) and estimated address.

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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