Auckland Road is in Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 8JQ is located in the Wordsley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Auckland Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY6 8NH, DY6 8NJ, DY6 8NU, DY6 8NX, DY6 8NY, DY6 8NF, DY6 8NQ, DY6 8NG, DY6 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY6 8JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 37.2% | 36.5% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 46.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 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 | 43.8% | 53.4% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 27% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 13.2% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.9% | 21% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 25.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 96.9% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Auckland Road was 124.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 234.6% higher than the Kingswinford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Auckland Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kingswinford South and the 162nd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Auckland Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-13 | £323,004 |
| 92 Auckland Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-06-29 | £327,139 |
| 88 Auckland Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2012-07-20 | £294,795 |
| 98 Auckland Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2009-10-30 | £313,963 |
| 94 Auckland Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2004-08-18 | £317,374 |
DY6 8JQ 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dingle Community Primary School Madeley Road , DY6 8PF | 2out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hills Primary School Granville Drive , DY6 8LW | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhaven Primary School Barnett Lane , Wordsley DY8 5PY | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawbush Primary School Hawbush Road , DY5 3NH | 2out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Park Primary School Lapwood Avenue , Crestwood Park Estate DY6 8RP | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,038 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingle Community Centre | Madeley Road, Kingswinford | 549 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church & Hall | Holy Trinity Church, High Street | 697 yd | |
| Café Greedy Cow Company | 85 High Street, Wordsley | 764 yd | |
| Little Taste of Heaven | 14 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 770 yd | |
| Crystal Balti | 66 High Street, Wordsley | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samson And Lion Public House | 138-140 Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley | 437 yd | |
| The High Acres | Madeley Road, Kingswinford | 549 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 127 High Street, Wordsley | 710 yd | |
| The New Inn | 117 High Street, Wordsley | 728 yd | |
| The Old Cat | 110 High Street, Wordsley | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Chippy | 23 Sandfield Road, Wordsley | 702 yd | |
| Wordsley Chippy | 106 High Street, Wordsley | 739 yd | |
| Wordsley Chinese Takeaway | 2-4 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 773 yd | |
| Wordsley Tandoori | 20 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 789 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | Unit 4, Kinver Street | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 142 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford | 806 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 23 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pens Meadow School BRIERLEY HILL ROAD | 270 yd | |
| The Wordsley School BRIERLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Dingle Community Primary School MADELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Fairhaven Primary School BARNETT LANE | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Harrison Road Open Space SWANFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Bromley Hills Primary School GRANVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Hawbush Primary School HAWBUSH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.