Kingsoak Gardens is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY2 8AL is located in the St. Thomas's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsoak Gardens, Dudley, DY2 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY2 8AB, DY2 7TR, DY2 8EA, DY2 7TA, DY2 7TB, DY2 8ED, DY2 8AF, DY2 8EB, DY2 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY2 8AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 48.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.5% | 32.3% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 47.5% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 9.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 48.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 32% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 27.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 19.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.7% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 76.9% | 64.6% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 77.6% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 78.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Sikh | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsoak Gardens was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the St. James's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsoak Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St. James's and the 277th lowest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kingsoak Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £129,250 | 2001-09-28 | £415,503 |
| 2 Kingsoak Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £130,950 | 2001-09-14 | £420,968 |
| 1 Kingsoak Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £135,000 | 2001-08-03 | £438,019 |
DY2 8AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 4,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kates Hill Primary School Peel Street , DY2 7HP | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kates Hill Community Primary School Peel Street , DY2 7HP | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | - not rated | 645 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive , Off Buffery Road DY2 8EH | - not rated | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Gilbert Claughton School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hillcrest School and Community College Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle High School and Visual Arts College St James's Road , DY1 3JE | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Counselling Group Beechwood House , Beechwood Road DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's School Bluecoat Base , Beechwood Road DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abberley Street Pupil Referral Unit Abberley Street , DY2 8QY | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Red Lion Close , Tividale B69 1TP | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakham Centre Darby's Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Central Family Centre | Kates Hill And Sledmere Childrens Centre, Selborne Road | 214 yd | |
| Desi Village | 14 High View Street, Dudley | 665 yd | |
| Dudley Ex-Servicemens Club | 51 Hall Street, Dudley | 711 yd | |
| Salvation Army Citadel | North Street, Dudley | 777 yd | |
| Café Duncan, Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre | Constitution Hill, Dudley | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Inn | 2 Buffery Road, Dudley | 128 yd | |
| Ye Olde Foundry | 42 King Street, Dudley | 1,013 yd | |
| Bottle & Cork | 1-2 New Mill Street, Dudley | 1,049 yd | |
| Dubliners Bar & Cafe | 11-12 Birdcage Walk, Dudley | 1,059 yd | |
| Demons Gentlemens Club | 93 King Street, Dudley | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Fryer | 75 Dixons Green Road, Dudley | 367 yd | |
| Eat Wise | 121 New Rowley Road, Dudley | 480 yd | |
| Henry's Kitchen | 139 Green Park Road, Dudley | 796 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 88 Watsons Green Road, Dudley | 841 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 162 Baptist End Road, Netherton | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kates Hill Superstore | 14 St Johns Road, Dudley | 724 yd | |
| Sunny Jenny/JJE Supermarket | 33 King Street, Dudley | 1,013 yd | |
| Co op Midland | 190 Regent Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Iceland | 32 Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley | 1,062 yd | |
| Maxisaver | Unit 10- 12, Churchill Shopping Centre | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buffery Park PARADISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Kates Hill Primary School PEEL STREET | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Sledmere Primary School The School Drive | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Green Park Sports Complex GREEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Lister Road Open Space LISTER ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Sledmere Playing Fields PARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| St Thomas Community Network (Closed) Beechwood Road | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.