Great Western Way is in Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 7BA is located in the Brockmoor & Pensnett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 2013-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Western Way, Kingswinford, DY6 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY6 7AN, DY6 7BF, DY6 7AL, DY6 7AZ, DY6 7BE, DY6 7LT, DY6 7AR, DY6 7LR, DY6 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY6 7BA 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 | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.2% | 39% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 45.5% | -16.2% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 9.7% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 52.1% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 39.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 6.5% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 11% | -17.5% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 12.9% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 21.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 43.2% | 28.4% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 87.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 98.5% | 93.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 93.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 0.5% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Western Way was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Brockmoor & Pensnett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Western Way has the 26th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brockmoor & Pensnett and the 364th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Great Western Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-04-14 | £370,000 |
| 12 Great Western Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-07-25 | £245,960 |
| 33 Great Western Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2024-07-12 | £348,693 |
| 31 Great Western Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-01-30 | £367,190 |
| 12 Great Western Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-07-22 | £251,020 |
DY6 7BA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School High Street , Pensnett DY5 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanford Mere Primary School Mimosa Walk , DY6 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Primary School Zoar Street , Lower Gornal DY3 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School Bromley , Pensnett DY5 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Community 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 | 4,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Stallings Lane, Kingswinford | 871 yd | |
| St James Methodist Church | High Street, Pensnett | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge | 32 Chase Road, Lower Gornal | 680 yd | |
| Moss'ups Corner at The Lenches Bridge | 2 High Street, Pensnett | 836 yd | |
| Pen's Ale | 81 High Street, Pensnett | 838 yd | |
| The Bush Inn | 52 Summit Place, Lower Gornal, Dudley | 969 yd | |
| Five Ways Inn | 375 Himley Road, Dudley | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensnett Fish Bar | 81 High Street, Pensnett | 838 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Stallings Lane, Kingswinford | 871 yd | |
| Greggs | Bay 2 Building 39, Second Avenue | 951 yd | |
| Tapri | 404 Himley Road, Dudley | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Pensnett | 58 High Street, Pensnett | 1,067 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58 High Street, Pensnett | 1,067 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.