POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DY13 8ES postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 97.7%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 22 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 20 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £172,500Based on 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 97.7%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 22 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 97.7%, with 97.7% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mDY13 8ES links 11 transport stops within 400m and 32 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Tan Lane First School (BCT) at about 71m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
58 within 1200mDY13 8ES currently links 58 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 21 food and drink, 17 nightlife, 9 grocery. The closest mapped place is School Gardens Bistro at about 9m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
729 online job adverts observedWyre Forest local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 895 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DY13 8ES in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
22 nearby school rows22 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DY13 8ES. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 23DY13 8ES has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 23 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 204, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 63 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£172,500
Strong sample. Based on 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DY13 8ES, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
21 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (9), cafe (7), restaurant (5).
Amenity group
Nightlife
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (15), bar (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), supermarket (2), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
School Gardens Bistro
Cafe at Vernon Road.
Food and drink
China Chef
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Spice Island
Fast Food at 44, Tan Lane.
Food and drink
Rainbow Pizza House
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Pat's Fish Bar
Fast Food at 38, Lombard Street.
Nightlife
Rising Sun
Pub at 50, Lombard Street.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Astley CofE Primary School
Primary option in DY13 0RH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Burlish Park Primary School
Primary option in DY13 8LA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Lickhill Primary School
Primary option in DY13 8UA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DY13 8ES before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DY13 8ES.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DY13 8ES with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess DY13 8ES.
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Ask vetted agents
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