Kidderminster Road, Kingswinford, DY6 0EP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY6 0EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	50.9%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50.5%	49.1%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DY6 0EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.2%	22.2%	6.0%	37.9%	-15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	64.4%	-1.2%	44.2%	20.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	6.3%	4.7%	-1.6%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	10.3%	4.7%	-5.6%	6.1%	-1.4%

Health

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	43.9%	50.3%	6.4%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	32.5%	33%	0.5%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	18%	12.9%	-5.1%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	4.6%	3.8%	-0.8%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.3%	14.5%	-6.8%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	7.3%	-5.7%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	16.4%	-2.6%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.5%	1.0%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	18.5%	7.0%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	33.5%	8.2%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	4.3%	3.3%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
White	100%	97.4%	-2.6%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 100% 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	99.3%	100%	0.7%	83.2%	16.8%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	100%	0.7%	83.2%	16.8%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38%	37.2%	0.8%
Christian	58.5%	46.2%	12.3%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Kidderminster Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kidderminster Road was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Kingswinford North & Wall Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kidderminster Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath and the 96th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DY6 0EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kidderminster Road are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dudley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kidderminster Road, Kingswinford, DY6 0EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY6 0EP

Average Price
£392,705

Semi-Detached
£408,172

Terraced
£251,802

Detached
£507,830

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kidderminster Road

Average Price
£405,879

Semi-Detached
£397,147

Terraced
£297,566

Detached
£451,261

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£632,593

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kidderminster Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Kidderminster Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2020-03-26	£311,408
32 Kidderminster Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£389,000	2018-04-19	£538,286
22 Kidderminster Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£211,000	2014-10-17	£356,889
30 Kidderminster Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£273,000	2014-05-09	£467,071
14 Kidderminster Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2013-07-26	£397,158

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY6 0EP

Employment

DY6 0EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY6 0EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Manufacturing	16
Education	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH	3out of 4	615 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dawley Brook Primary School Dubarry Avenue , Valley Fields DY6 9BP	3out of 4	814 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maidensbridge Primary School Beachcroft Road , Wall Heath DY6 0HX	3out of 4	1,016 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE (VC) Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ	3out of 4	1,263 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blanford Mere Primary School Mimosa Walk , DY6 7EA	3out of 4	1,798 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE	3out of 4	988 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD	3out of 4	1,355 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG	3out of 4	2,852 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP	3out of 4	3,724 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wombourne High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ	2out of 4	4,065 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN	4out of 4	2,784 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	3,221 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX	4out of 4	3,550 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	4,895 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU	- not rated	5,009 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hickory's Smokehouse	Kidderminster Road, Wall Heath	199 yd
Olive Branch Café	81 Enville Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	257 yd
Foundry Road Preschool	St Andrews United Reform Church, Foundry Road	321 yd
Tea 4 Two	42 Enville Road, Wall Heath	399 yd
Rajput Indian Restaurant &Takeaway	4 High Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	455 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wall Heath Tavern	14 High Street, Wall Heath	370 yd
The Prince Albert	High Street, Wall Heath	370 yd
Horse and Jockey Public House	High Street, Wall Heath	419 yd
Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club	Swindon Road, Hinksford	594 yd
Emma Baker Catering At DK Rugby Club	Dudley And Kingswinford Rugby Football Club, Swindon Road	594 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Four Seasons	5A Enville Road, Wall Heath	355 yd
Wall Heath Fryer	14 Enville Road, Wall Heath	355 yd
Village Fish & Chips	33B High Street, Wall Heath	370 yd
The Green Olive	18 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	480 yd
Gurkha Kitchen	16 Albion Street, Wall Heath	571 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wall Heath Service Station [PETROL]	Wall Heath Service Station, Kidderminster Road	98 yd
Co-Operative Stores	1-2 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	480 yd
Fresco Wall Heath	2 High Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	495 yd
Tesco	Moss Grove Filling Station, Moss Grove	931 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Klassics Health And Leisure KIDDERMINSTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	216 yd
Enville Road ENVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	245 yd
Kingswinford Golf Centre SWINDON ROAD	golf	411 yd
Church Of The Ascension Primary School SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD REAR 26 TO 34 SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD REAR 26 TO 34 FOUNDRY ROAD	grass pitches	460 yd
Eagle Park SWINDON ROAD	grass pitches	500 yd
Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club Swindon Road	grass pitches	588 yd
Dawley Brook Primary School DUBARRY AVENUE	grass pitches	685 yd
Handrahan Stadium Mile Flats	grass pitches	909 yd
Maidensbridge Primary School BEACHCROFT ROAD	grass pitches	977 yd
Fortnocks Health Club UNIT 8A UNIT 8A STALLINGS LANE	health and fitness suite	1,046 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.