Cross Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0LT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY6 0LT 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	52.6%	50.5%	-2.1%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.4%	49.5%	2.1%	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	29.2%	32.2%	3.0%	37.9%	-5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	54.2%	49.6%	-4.6%	44.2%	5.4%
Separated	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	8.1%	8.1%	0.0%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	7.2%	8.5%	1.3%	6.1%	2.4%

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	49.1%	45.9%	-3.2%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	32.3%	38.1%	5.8%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	13.7%	11.7%	-2.0%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3.4%	3.9%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	22%	14.8%	-7.2%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	8.9%	-0.8%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	16.5%	-1.3%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.2%	3.4%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	19.5%	7.6%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	28.8%	32.2%	3.4%	33.8%	-1.6%
Other	5.9%	0.8%	-5.1%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.7%	99.3%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	99%	97.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	97.9%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	55.8%	46.2%	9.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Cross Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Kingswinford North & Wall Heath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Cross Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath and the 284th lowest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

🔎 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 0LT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Cross Street are based on 109 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 Cross Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0LT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY6 0LT

Average Price
£295,411

Semi-Detached
£343,065

Terraced
£255,170

Detached
£325,768

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cross Street

Average Price
£330,865

Semi-Detached
£298,945

Terraced
£278,033

Detached
£389,425

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cross Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
56 Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-12-15	£230,434
41 Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-10-24	£261,218
51C Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£239,950	2025-08-01	£242,001
45 Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2020-10-29	£319,448
64 Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2019-04-18	£274,905

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY6 0LT

Employment

DY6 0LT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA	- not rated	1,574 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH	- not rated	3,585 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

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	508 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH	3out of 4	630 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH	- not rated	630 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dawley Brook Primary School Dubarry Avenue , Valley Fields DY6 9BP	3out of 4	1,090 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ	3out of 4	1,418 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	1,544 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kingswinford School & Science College Water Street , DY6 7AD	- not rated	1,562 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD	3out of 4	1,562 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QG	- not rated	3,140 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG	3out of 4	3,140 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	- not rated	3,034 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX	3out of 4	3,034 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN	- not rated	3,086 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN	4out of 4	3,086 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mere Primary Short Stay School Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5PQ	- not rated	3,557 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Tea 4 Two	42 Enville Road, Wall Heath	332 yd
Olive Branch Café	81 Enville Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	372 yd
Alam International	7-8 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	398 yd
The Wall Heath Coffee Co	15 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	428 yd
Rajput Indian Restaurant &Takeaway	4 High Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	535 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Swindon Cricket Club	Hinksford Lane, C/o 86 Brook Street	179 yd
The Wall Heath Tavern	14 High Street, Wall Heath	501 yd
The Prince Albert	High Street, Wall Heath	501 yd
Horse and Jockey Public House	High Street, Wall Heath	533 yd
Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club	Swindon Road, Hinksford	873 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
Gurkha Kitchen	16 Albion Street, Wall Heath	390 yd
The Green Olive	18 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	411 yd
Village Fish & Chips	33B High Street, Wall Heath	501 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Stores	1-2 Albion Parade, Wall Heath	411 yd
Fresco Wall Heath	2 High Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	525 yd
Wall Heath Service Station [PETROL]	Wall Heath Service Station, Kidderminster Road	563 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Enville Road ENVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	396 yd
Maidensbridge Primary School BEACHCROFT ROAD	grass pitches	467 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	749 yd
Klassics Health And Leisure KIDDERMINSTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	833 yd
Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club Swindon Road	grass pitches	868 yd
Kingswinford Golf Centre SWINDON ROAD	golf	905 yd
Eagle Park SWINDON ROAD	grass pitches	1,047 yd
Dawley Brook Primary School DUBARRY AVENUE	grass pitches	1,058 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	124.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	217.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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