dudley DY9 Postcodes
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Dudley (DY9)
The DY9 postcode area is located in the Dudley postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 1099 individual postcodes.
There are 48 electoral wards in the DY9 postcode area, including Bewdley, Brierley Hill, Dudley, Kidderminster, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Stourport-On-Severn, Tipton which come under the local authority of the Bromsgrove Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in DY9 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 DY9 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 DY9 postcode is a postcode district within the Dudley metropolitan area, in the West Midlands county of England. It covers the eastern parts of Dudley, including the formerly independent towns of Tipton and Stourbridge.
The district comprises of six smaller post towns: Stourbridge, Kingswinford, Halesowen, Wordsley, Amblecote and Dudley. It has a total population of nearly 55,000 residents and is one of the least populous postcode areas in the Dudley area.
The area is well connected to various towns outside of the district, with direct routes to Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Kidderminster. It is also accessible from the M5 motorway, which runs south of the district.
Many people have chosen this area as a place to live due to its attractive location between urban and countryside environments. A range of housing is available here, including semi-detached and terraced properties, as well as some luxury homes. This includes many listed buildings, including some historic workhouses and a castle.
The area has a range of shops and services, with a high street offering a selection of independent and chain stores. Stourbridge is the retail centre of the district, with nearby Kingswinford also having a couple of shopping centres. Other nearby towns providing services include Worcester, Brierley Hill, Hagley and Kidderminster.
The DY9 postcode also has some spectacular local attractions. The West Midlands Safari Park is a great destination for family days out, and the borough also contains places of great historical significance. Industrial heritage is evident in the Black Country Living Museum, and the ruins of Dudley Castle can still be explored.
Locals enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking in the Stourbridge Common Conservation Area, cycling along the River Stour or exploring the woodland reserves. The Mary Stevens Park and the Himley Nature Reserve are the most popular sites small wildlife and outdoor lovers.
Demographics
Worcestershire
DY9 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 | DY9 |
| Postal Town | Dudley |
| MSOA Name | Bromsgrove 002 |
| LSOA Name | Bromsgrove 002B |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Region | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bromsgrove |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
DY9 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DY9, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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KJO, Dudley
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
I don't like it at all.. I feel like a foreigner.. an outsider in a foreign country.. I only see about two other English people here, all the rest are immigrants, and very few speak English or even try to, and they are very ignorant ant rude.. I will be leaving as soon as I can afford to move... crap area and dirty
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.