Postcode report
DY13 0AQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DY13 0AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DY13 0AQ is a postcode in Areley Kings & Riverside, Wyre Forest, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DY13 0AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DY13 0AQ are property market signals and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DY13 0AQ is based on Wyre Forest 014 Census 2021. It covers 5,901 residents, 2,069 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near DY13 0AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DY13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £221k from 66 rolling sales, down 8.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DY13 0AQ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DY13 0AQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DY13 0AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DY13 0AQ
Is DY13 0AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DY13 0AQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DY13 0AQ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DY13 0AQ?
LocaleIQ matched DY13 0AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DY13 0AQ?
The latest median sold price is £221k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DY13 0AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.