Larch Road is in Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 8DQ is located in the Kingswinford South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larch Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY6 8DJ, DY6 8DL, DY6 8DH, DY6 8QZ, DY6 8DW, DY6 8DE, DY6 8DB, DY6 8DG, DY6 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY6 8DQ is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 50% | 45.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 50% | 54.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 8DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 28% | 43.5% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 40.5% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 8% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 39.2% | 43.8% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 5% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 37.3% | 21% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 25.4% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.4% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.1% | 88% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.2% | 94% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Road was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Brockmoor & Pensnett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larch Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brockmoor & Pensnett and the 508th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 340.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Larch Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-06-07 | £173,941 |
| 30 Larch Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2012-03-09 | £213,352 |
| 18 Larch Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-10-30 | £190,556 |
| 26 Larch Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-06-13 | £240,903 |
| 50 Larch Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2006-10-30 | £188,041 |
DY6 8DQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanford Mere Primary School Mimosa Walk , DY6 7EA | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VC) Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Brook Primary School Dubarry Avenue , Valley Fields DY6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hills Primary School Granville Drive , DY6 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Park Primary School Lapwood Avenue , Crestwood Park Estate DY6 8RP | 3out of 4 | 1,255 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 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,953 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,109 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autograph at E-On | E-On, Larch House, 241-243 High Street | 223 yd | |
| Cottage Catering | 534 High Street, Kingswinford | 406 yd | |
| Zingaz | 482 High Street, Kingswinford | 406 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Limited | Dudley Road, Kingswinford | 446 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee Drive Through, Dudley Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Inn | 534 High Street, Kingswinford | 406 yd | |
| Kingswinford Beefeater | The Kingswinford Hotel, Dudley Road | 446 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 614 High Street, Kingswinford | 540 yd | |
| Union Inn | 54 Water Street, Kingswinford | 584 yd | |
| The Cross Inn | High Street, Kingswinford | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kebab & Pizza | 458 High Street, Kingswinford | 406 yd | |
| Happy Garden Take Away | 474 High Street, Kingswinford | 406 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 1, Gatehouse Retail Park | 474 yd | |
| Greggs | Bay 2 Building 39, Second Avenue | 750 yd | |
| Smokin' Slices | 843 High Street, Kingswinford | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Kingswinford | 282 yd | |
| Mid Counties Co-op | 779 High Street, Kingswinford | 782 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 39-41 Market Street, Kingswinford | 793 yd | |
| Tesco | Moss Grove Filling Station, Moss Grove | 1,017 yd | |
| Lidl | Stallings Lane, Kingswinford | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Open Space HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Kingswinford Park ALBANY GROVE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Blanford Mere Primary School MIMOSA WALK | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| The Kingswinford School - The Science College WATER STREET | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Misfits Health Club (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| St. Marys C Of E Primary School QUEEN STREET | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Bromley Hills Primary School GRANVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,043 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 | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.