Vernier Avenue, Kingswinford, DY6 8SA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY6 8SA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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	53.8%	55.5%	1.7%	51.0%	4.5%
Male	46.2%	44.5%	-1.7%	49.0%	-4.5%

Partnership Status

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 8SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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	18.7%	18.1%	-0.6%	37.9%	-19.8%
Married: Opposite sex	66.8%	61.1%	-5.7%	44.2%	16.9%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	3.3%	3.1%	-0.2%	9.1%	-6.0%
Widowed	10.4%	17.3%	6.9%	6.1%	11.2%

Health

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	32.3%	31.2%	-1.1%	48.4%	-17.2%
Good health	39.6%	41.7%	2.1%	33.6%	8.1%
Fair health	23.1%	18.6%	-4.5%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	4.2%	7.3%	3.1%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around DY6 8SA this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.1%	29.6%	-6.5%	18.2%	11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	12.4%	-1.7%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	11.1%	-3.4%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	8%	5.1%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	15.5%	3.5%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	16.6%	19.5%	2.9%	33.8%	-14.3%
Other	3.7%	4%	0.3%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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	2.7%	3.2%	0.5%	3.1%	0.1%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.4%	94.4%	-1.0%	81.4%	13.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	98.1%	98%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0%	1.6%	1.6%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.5%	37.2%	-14.7%
Christian	63.9%	46.2%	17.7%
Sikh	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	10%	6.0%	4.0%

Safety

Is Vernier Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernier Avenue was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Kingswinford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vernier Avenue has the 25th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kingswinford South and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DY6 8SA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vernier Avenue are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dudley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vernier Avenue, Kingswinford, DY6 8SA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY6 8SA

Average Price
£273,079

Semi-Detached
£275,216

Terraced
£225,809

Detached
£303,167

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vernier Avenue

Average Price
£264,434

Semi-Detached
£270,400

Terraced
£232,038

Detached
£297,257

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vernier AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Vernier Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2018-10-08	£200,574
125 Vernier Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2016-11-16	£281,199
115 Vernier Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2016-11-14	£285,635
145 Vernier Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£216,000	2016-11-04	£324,807
5 Vernier Avenue, Kingswinford, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2012-09-24	£222,826

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY6 8SA

Employment

DY6 8SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	113
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	22
Other	8
Self-Employed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Education	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF	4out of 4	5,084 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crestwood Park Primary School Lapwood Avenue , Crestwood Park Estate DY6 8RP	3out of 4	348 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Hills Primary School Granville Drive , DY6 8LW	3out of 4	538 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dingle Community Primary School Madeley Road , DY6 8PF	2out of 4	907 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School Bromley , Pensnett DY5 4PJ	3out of 4	1,087 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blanford Mere Primary School Mimosa Walk , DY6 7EA	3out of 4	1,407 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG	3out of 4	366 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD	3out of 4	1,460 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP	3out of 4	1,563 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE	3out of 4	2,329 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU	2out of 4	3,602 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	4,247 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN	4out of 4	426 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	1,394 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX	- not rated	3,055 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	3,181 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU	3out of 4	3,602 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fanny Adams Sweet & Coffee Shop	31 Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford	313 yd
Dingle Community Centre	Madeley Road, Kingswinford	789 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Limited	Dudley Road, Kingswinford	885 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee Drive Through, Dudley Road	897 yd
Jonathan's Kitchen	Original Souvlaki BBQ, Unit 8 Baird House Dudley Innovation Centre	1,045 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crestwood	Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford	174 yd
The High Acres	Madeley Road, Kingswinford	789 yd
Kingswinford Beefeater	The Kingswinford Hotel, Dudley Road	885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Evergreen Takeaway	41 Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford	313 yd
Bromley Fish and Chips	7 Dingle Road, Kingswinford	598 yd
Rising	5 Dingle Road, Kingswinford	598 yd
Kingswinford Pizza	3 Dingle Road, Kingswinford	598 yd
Chicken Street	266 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford	610 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	142 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford		476 yd
Aldi	Dudley Road, Kingswinford		1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crestwood Park Primary School LAPWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	265 yd
The Crestwood School Bromley Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	384 yd
Bromley Hills Primary School GRANVILLE DRIVE	grass pitches	456 yd
Pens Meadow School (Post 16) TILED HOUSE LANE	grass pitches	568 yd
Dingle Community Primary School MADELEY ROAD	grass pitches	810 yd
The Dell Stadium BRYCE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches	1,079 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.