Third Avenue is in Pensnett Trading Estate, Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 7XD is located in the Brockmoor & Pensnett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Third Avenue, Pensnett Trading Estate, Kingswinford, DY6 7XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY6 7XD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 DY6 7XD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 23% | 43.4% | 20.4% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 46% | -17.0% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 42.4% | 60.2% | 17.8% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 30.7% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 6.7% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.4% | 10.6% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 14.1% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 23.6% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 33.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 91% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 98.8% | 94.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 94.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Third Avenue was 173.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% higher than the Brockmoor & Pensnett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Third Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brockmoor & Pensnett and the 98th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building 50 Third Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £128,508 | 2018-04-30 | £165,764 |
DY6 7XD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 230 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanford Mere Primary School Mimosa Walk , DY6 7EA | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VC) Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Brook Primary School Dubarry Avenue , Valley Fields DY6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidensbridge Primary School Beachcroft Road , Wall Heath DY6 0HX | 3out of 4 | 1,708 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 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 3,242 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 | 5,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 3,768 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 171 yd | |
| Jonathan's Kitchen | Original Souvlaki BBQ, Unit 8 Baird House Dudley Innovation Centre | 665 yd | |
| Balti Cottage | 8-9 Charterfield Shopping Centre, Kingswinford | 713 yd | |
| Taylor Gifts and Interiors | 6 Charterfield Shopping Centre, Kingswinford | 713 yd | |
| Coco's Dessert Factory | 5 Charterfield Shopping Centre, Kingswinford | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The British Oak Public House | Stallings Lane, Kingswinford | 808 yd | |
| Kingswinford Beefeater | The Kingswinford Hotel, Dudley Road | 824 yd | |
| Kingswinford Snooker Centre | Building 26, Dawley Trading Estate | 932 yd | |
| Moss'ups Corner at The Lenches Bridge | 2 High Street, Pensnett | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Stallings Lane, Kingswinford | 171 yd | |
| Greggs | Bay 2 Building 39, Second Avenue | 487 yd | |
| Stallings Fryer | Shop, 11 Charterfield Shopping Centre | 713 yd | |
| Double Happy | 7 Charterfield Shopping Centre, Kingswinford | 713 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 8-9 Charterfield Shopping Centre, Kingswinford | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Stallings Lane, Kingswinford | 713 yd | |
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Kingswinford | 749 yd | |
| Lidl | Stallings Lane, Kingswinford | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blanford Mere Primary School MIMOSA WALK | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Sixes Football Centre HAM LANE | artificial grass pitch | 657 yd |
| Kingswinford Park ALBANY GROVE | grass pitches | 954 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.