Oakfield Avenue is in Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 8HH 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 Oakfield Avenue, Kingswinford, DY6 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY6 8HB, DY6 8HA, DY6 8HL, DY6 8JX, DY6 8HG, DY6 8HJ, DY6 8HD, DY6 8JY, DY6 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY6 8HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 52.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY6 8HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 28.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 56.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 3.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 37.5% | 39.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 39.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 15.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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% | 18.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 14% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 25.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.9% | 92.3% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.3% | 95.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield Avenue was 3.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% lower than the Kingswinford South average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.
Oakfield Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kingswinford South and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oakfield Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-07-31 | £310,618 |
| 4 Oakfield Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-31 | £264,933 |
| 1 Oakfield Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-04-01 | £271,372 |
| 1 Oakfield Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-04-12 | £253,421 |
| 2 Oakfield Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2018-10-05 | £243,798 |
DY6 8HH 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 retired residents living in DY6 8HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynne Primary School Cot Lane , DY6 9TH | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hills Primary School Granville Drive , DY6 8LW | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhaven Primary School Barnett Lane , Wordsley DY8 5PY | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VC) Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Park Primary School Lapwood Avenue , Crestwood Park Estate DY6 8RP | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 1out of 4 | 4,177 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 | 4,192 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 | 817 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 4,020 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh-So Coffee | Unit 2, Barnett Lane | 616 yd | |
| Little Taste of Heaven Courtyard | 56c & 56d Market Street, Kingswinford | 635 yd | |
| Pig & Pickle | 49 Market Street, Kingswinford | 677 yd | |
| Salathip Thai Cuisine | 42 Market Street, Kingswinford | 686 yd | |
| Seashell Cafe | 40 Market Street, Kingswinford | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portway | Stream Road, Kingswinford | 296 yd | |
| The Swan | Stream Road, Kingswinford | 296 yd | |
| Swan Inn P H | Market Street, Kingswinford | 513 yd | |
| Kingswinford Conservative Club | 24 Oak Street, Kingswinford | 604 yd | |
| The Mount Pleasant | 115 Cot Lane, Kingswinford | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Cat | 46 Market Street, Kingswinford | 632 yd | |
| Palace Chef | 10 Market Street, Kingswinford | 789 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 25 Market Street, Kingswinford | 801 yd | |
| Greggs | 8 Market Street, Kingswinford | 810 yd | |
| Kings Kebab & Pizza | 458 High Street, Kingswinford | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 39-41 Market Street, Kingswinford | 717 yd | |
| Mid Counties Co-op | 779 High Street, Kingswinford | 834 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 142 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cot Lane Open Space COT LANE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Bromley Hills Primary School GRANVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Misfits Health Club (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Greenfields Open Space HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Glynne Primary School COT LANE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Fairhaven Primary School BARNETT LANE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| The Kingswinford School - The Science College WATER STREET | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.