Portway Close is in Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 8HN 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 Portway Close, Kingswinford, DY6 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY6 8JT, DY6 8JX, DY6 8LB, DY6 8HL, DY6 8JU, DY6 8HW, DY6 8JY, DY6 8EZ, DY6 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY6 8HN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.1% | 49.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.6% | 39.8% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 41.2% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 42.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.1% | 14% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.3% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 30.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 99.4% | 98.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portway Close was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Kingswinford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portway Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Kingswinford South and the 60th lowest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 112.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Portway Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-17 | £181,256 |
| 10 Portway Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-05-27 | £241,513 |
| 13 Portway Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-12-21 | £212,490 |
| 11 Portway Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-05-06 | £266,335 |
| 14 Portway Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-09-12 | £226,734 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Hills Primary School Granville Drive , DY6 8LW | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Park Primary School Lapwood Avenue , Crestwood Park Estate DY6 8RP | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynne Primary School Cot Lane , DY6 9TH | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dingle Community Primary School Madeley Road , DY6 8PF | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhaven Primary School Barnett Lane , Wordsley DY8 5PY | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QG | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingswinford School & Science College Water Street , DY6 7AD | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett High School Tiled House Lane , DY5 4LN | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 5,245 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 | - not rated | 507 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mere Primary Short Stay School Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5PQ | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Tiled House Lane , DY5 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Taste of Heaven Courtyard | 56c & 56d Market Street, Kingswinford | 759 yd | |
| Pig & Pickle | 49 Market Street, Kingswinford | 782 yd | |
| Cottage Catering | 534 High Street, Kingswinford | 795 yd | |
| Zingaz | 482 High Street, Kingswinford | 795 yd | |
| Salathip Thai Cuisine | 42 Market Street, Kingswinford | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portway | Stream Road, Kingswinford | 505 yd | |
| The Swan | Stream Road, Kingswinford | 505 yd | |
| Swan Inn P H | Market Street, Kingswinford | 647 yd | |
| Kingswinford Conservative Club | 24 Oak Street, Kingswinford | 763 yd | |
| Cottage Inn | 534 High Street, Kingswinford | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Cat | 46 Market Street, Kingswinford | 756 yd | |
| Kings Kebab & Pizza | 458 High Street, Kingswinford | 795 yd | |
| Happy Garden Take Away | 474 High Street, Kingswinford | 795 yd | |
| Palace Chef | 10 Market Street, Kingswinford | 890 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 25 Market Street, Kingswinford | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 142 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford | 691 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 39-41 Market Street, Kingswinford | 812 yd | |
| Mid Counties Co-op | 779 High Street, Kingswinford | 911 yd | |
| Aldi | Dudley Road, Kingswinford | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Hills Primary School GRANVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Greenfields Open Space HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Misfits Health Club (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Cot Lane Open Space COT LANE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Crestwood Park Primary School LAPWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| The Kingswinford School - The Science College WATER STREET | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Kingswinford Park ALBANY GROVE | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Fairhaven Primary School BARNETT LANE | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
| Glynne Primary School COT LANE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.