Forge Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 0LG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY6 0LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	50.5%	1.3%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50.8%	49.5%	-1.3%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	31.7%	38.5%	6.8%	37.9%	0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	44.2%	31.1%	-13.1%	44.2%	-13.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.4%	4.7%	3.3%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	11.1%	18.7%	7.6%	9.1%	9.6%
Widowed	11.5%	6.2%	-5.3%	6.1%	0.1%

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	37.3%	42.2%	4.9%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	32.5%	29.5%	-3.0%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	19.8%	15.8%	-4.0%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	8.7%	6.5%	-2.2%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	1.6%	5.9%	4.3%	1.2%	4.7%

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.

In the area around DY6 0LG this area, 31.1% 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 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.3%	31.1%	-10.2%	18.2%	12.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	7.8%	-6.6%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	14.8%	0.9%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7%	3.2%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	21.8%	11.7%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	13%	15.6%	2.6%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	3.4%	1.9%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.4%	7.5%	7.1%	3.1%	4.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	14.6%	14.6%	0.8%	13.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.6%	77.6%	-22.0%	81.4%	-3.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	99.6%	91.3%	-8.3%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	0%	0.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0.4%	7.5%	7.1%	2.7%	4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	91.3%	-7.9%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	0%	8.7%	8.7%	9.8%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	21.8%	13.5%	8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.4%	37.2%	11.2%
Christian	37.6%	46.2%	-8.6%
Sikh	7.1%	0.9%	6.2%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Forge Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Lane was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Kingswinford North & Wall Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forge Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

🔎 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 0LG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Forge Lane are based on 39 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 Forge Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 0LG

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY6 0LG

Average Price
£322,470

Semi-Detached
£244,158

Terraced
£197,740

Detached
£431,964

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£305,805

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forge Lane

Average Price
£291,383

Semi-Detached
£231,442

Terraced
£200,519

Detached
£431,521

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£308,247

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forge LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
62 Forge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2025-03-28	£230,093
58 Forge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-09-07	£214,392
37 Forge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£199,950	2021-09-29	£230,660
76 Forge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,950	2021-09-23	£207,588
58 Forge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2020-01-28	£200,718

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY6 0LG

Employment

DY6 0LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in DY6 0LG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Long-Term Sick or disabled	44
Retired	42
Student (economically inactive)	29
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maidensbridge Primary School Beachcroft Road , Wall Heath DY6 0HX	3out of 4	800 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH	3out of 4	923 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dawley Brook Primary School Dubarry Avenue , Valley Fields DY6 9BP	3out of 4	1,328 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School Wombourne Road , Swindon DY3 4NB	3out of 4	1,491 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE (VC) Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ	3out of 4	1,706 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1,600 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD	3out of 4	1,836 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG	3out of 4	3,395 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wombourne High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ	2out of 4	3,461 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	4,323 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX	4out of 4	2,936 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN	4out of 4	3,335 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	3,828 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU	- not rated	5,057 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX	- not rated	5,273 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Olive Branch Café	81 Enville Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	371 yd
Tea 4 Two	42 Enville Road, Wall Heath	490 yd
Alam International	7-8 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	593 yd
The Wall Heath Coffee Co	15 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	611 yd
Rajput Indian Restaurant &Takeaway	4 High Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	706 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Swindon Cricket Club	Hinksford Lane, C/o 86 Brook Street	351 yd
The Wall Heath Tavern	14 High Street, Wall Heath	648 yd
The Prince Albert	High Street, Wall Heath	648 yd
Horse and Jockey Public House	High Street, Wall Heath	693 yd
Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club	Swindon Road, Hinksford	694 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Four Seasons	5A Enville Road, Wall Heath	493 yd
Wall Heath Fryer	14 Enville Road, Wall Heath	493 yd
The Green Olive	18 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	600 yd
Gurkha Kitchen	16 Albion Street, Wall Heath	605 yd
Village Fish & Chips	33B High Street, Wall Heath	648 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Stores	1-2 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	600 yd
Wall Heath Service Station [PETROL]	Wall Heath Service Station, Kidderminster Road	605 yd
Fresco Wall Heath	2 High Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	708 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Enville Road ENVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	473 yd
Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club Swindon Road	grass pitches	690 yd
Maidensbridge Primary School BEACHCROFT ROAD	grass pitches	691 yd
Kingswinford Golf Centre SWINDON ROAD	golf	800 yd
Klassics Health And Leisure KIDDERMINSTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	828 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	889 yd
Eagle Park SWINDON ROAD	grass pitches	956 yd
Handrahan Stadium Mile Flats	grass pitches	961 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.7%

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	14.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	23.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DY6 0LG