Kinfare Rise is in Dudley and in Dudley district. DY3 2BD is located in the Upper Gornal & Woodsetton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kinfare Rise, Dudley, DY3 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY3 2AX, DY3 2BQ, DY3 2BH, DY3 2BB, DY3 2BG, DY3 2BN, DY3 2AB, DY3 2BL, DY3 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY3 2BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY3 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 49.3% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 27% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.8% | 36.8% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 34.1% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 22% | 18.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around DY3 2BD this area, 34% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 34% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 16.3% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 20.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 87.6% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 96.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kinfare Rise was 318.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.1% higher than the Castle & Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kinfare Rise has the 9th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory and the 33rd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Kinfare Rise, Dudley, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-01-17 | £205,990 |
| 61 Kinfare Rise, Dudley, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-08-24 | £117,087 |
| 8 Kinfare Rise, Dudley, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2023-08-16 | £64,143 |
| 63 Kinfare Rise, Dudley, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-12-09 | £110,328 |
| 53 Kinfare Rise, Dudley, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-10-21 | £120,717 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 5,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Primary School Robert Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Primary School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrens Nest Primary School Marigold Crescent , Wrens Nest Estate DY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milking Bank Primary School Aintree Way , Milking Bank DY1 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Catholic Lane , Sedgley DY3 3UE | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aashiqs Restaurant | 52 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 290 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Limited | Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 369 yd | |
| Pentecostal Church | Eve Lane, Upper Gornal | 498 yd | |
| Cafe Casita | 18 Clarence Street, Upper Gornal | 608 yd | |
| Lake Street Methodist Church | Lake Street, Lower Gornal | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spills Meadow | April House, Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 328 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 109 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 369 yd | |
| The Mill | 6 Windmill Street, Upper Gornal | 369 yd | |
| Upper Gornal Conservative Club | 46 Hill Street, Upper Gornal | 453 yd | |
| The Black Bear | 86 Deepdale Lane, Lower Gornal | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finns Fish Bar | 14 Jews Lane, Upper Gornal | 196 yd | |
| Kent's Tuck Inn | 2 The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 244 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 1 The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 244 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 104 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 369 yd | |
| Gornal Dynasty | 105 Kent Street, Upper Gornal | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | The Arcade, Upper Gornal | 244 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Dibdale Road West, Dudley | 838 yd | |
| Beech Green Store | 41 Beech Green, Dudley | 1,029 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 158 Old Park Road, Dudley | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roberts Primary School ROBERT STREET | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Vale Street Recreation Ground HILL STREET | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Burton Road Playing Fields KINLOCH DRIVE | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| The Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Wrens Nest Primary School FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.