Overview of DY6 8ST

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Florida Way is in Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 8ST 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 Florida Way, Kingswinford, DY6 8ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DY6 8SR, DY6 8SQ, DY6 8SG, DY6 8SW, DY6 8SD, DY6 8SB, DY6 8SP, DY6 8SN, DY6 8SE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY6 8ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.4%51.7%2.3% 51.0% 0.7%
Male50.6%48.3%-2.3% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single23.2%28.3%5.1% 37.9% -9.6%
Married: Opposite sex61%50.8%-10.2% 44.2% 6.6%
Separated3.7%2.3%-1.4% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced6.7%9.7%3.0% 9.1% 0.6%
Widowed5.2%8.9%3.7% 6.1% 2.8%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.6%43.7%-2.9% 48.4% -4.7%
Good health34.9%36.2%1.3% 33.6% 2.6%
Fair health13.9%14.7%0.8% 12.7% 2.0%
Bad health4%5.5%1.5% 4.0% 1.5%
Very bad health0.6%0%-0.6% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

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 18.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.5%21.8%-3.7% 18.2% 3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.4%9.2%-9.2% 9.6% -0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.4%19.1%3.7% 13.4% 5.7%
Apprenticeship4.9%6.9%2.0% 5.3% 1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.1%21.4%8.3% 16.9% 4.5%
Degree or Similar19.1%18.3%-0.8% 33.8% -15.5%
Other3.7%3.4%-0.3% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian1.2%0.3%-0.9% 3.1% -2.8%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0.3%1.4%1.1% 1.6% -0.2%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0.6%0%-0.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
White96.6%97.9%1.3% 81.4% 16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.8%97.3%-1.5% 83.2% 14.1%
European Union0%1%1.0% 6.1% -5.1%
Africa0.6%0%-0.6% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0.3%1%0.7% 5.6% -4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98.5%97.3%-1.2% 83.2% 14.1%
10+ Years0.3%2.1%1.8% 9.8% -7.7%
5-10 Years0%0.7%0.7% 2.9% -2.2%
Less than 2 years1.2%0%-1.2% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.3% 76.7% 8.6%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
No passport held13.4% 13.5% -0.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.4% 37.2% -4.8%
Christian61% 46.2% 14.8%
Buddhist1% 0.5% 0.5%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered4.5% 6.0% -1.5%

Safety

Is Florida Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florida Way was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Brockmoor & Pensnett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Florida Way has the 24th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brockmoor & Pensnett and the 428th lowest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,000
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DY6 8ST, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Florida Way are based on 16 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 Florida Way, Kingswinford, DY6 8ST

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY6 8ST

Average Price
£279,980
Semi-Detached
£261,761
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£293,644
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Florida Way

Average Price
£287,975
Semi-Detached
£283,605
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£301,085
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Florida WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
19 Florida Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£240,0002025-01-16 £250,029
20 Florida Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£215,0002020-03-20 £294,536
68 Florida Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£245,0002018-06-04 £351,726
49 Florida Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£198,5002018-04-11 £296,368
58 Florida Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002016-12-05 £263,941
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY6 8ST

Employment

DY6 8ST 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 8ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee88
Retired85
Part-Time Employee35
Self-Employed18
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)7
Looking after home or family7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Other0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing35
Human health and social work activities25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Education19
Construction19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage5
Financial and insurance activities5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Other3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Information and communication3
Accommodation and food service activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pensnett Nursery School
Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH
- not rated 688 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingswinford Nursery School
Penzer Street , DY6 7AA
- not rated 1,640 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Netherton Park Nursery School
Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF
4out of 4 4,849 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 4 275 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bromley Hills Primary School
Granville Drive , DY6 8LW
3out of 4 777 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
Bromley , Pensnett DY5 4PJ
3out of 4 848 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
Bromley , Pensnett DY5 4PJ
- not rated 848 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dingle Community Primary School
Madeley Road , DY6 8PF
- not rated 1,014 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Netherton CofE Middle School
Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY
- not rated 4,632 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pensnett High School
Tiled House Lane , DY5 4LN
- not rated 544 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane , DY6 8QG
- not rated 586 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG
3out of 4 586 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Kingswinford School & Science College
Water Street , DY6 7AD
- not rated 1,615 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingswinford Academy
Water Street , DY6 7AD
3out of 4 1,615 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 4,350 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
Lower High Street , DY8 1TD
- not rated 4,364 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Dudley College of Technology
The Broadway , DY1 4AS
- not rated 5,271 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stourbridge College
Hagley Road , DY8 1QU
- not rated 5,415 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pens Meadow School
Tiled House Lane , DY5 4LN
3out of 4 509 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Brier School
Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN
- not rated 664 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Brier School
Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN
4out of 4 664 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
The Mere Primary Short Stay School
Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5PQ
- not rated 2,060 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stephenson House School
292 Stourbridge Road , Holly Hall DY1 2EE
- not rated 2,505 yd Other independent 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Fanny Adams Sweet & Coffee Shop31 Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford462 yd
McDonalds Restaurants LimitedDudley Road, Kingswinford789 yd
Costa CoffeeCosta Coffee Drive Through, Dudley Road795 yd
Jonathan's KitchenOriginal Souvlaki BBQ, Unit 8 Baird House Dudley Innovation Centre947 yd
Dingle Community CentreMadeley Road, Kingswinford960 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The CrestwoodLapwood Avenue, Kingswinford66 yd
Kingswinford BeefeaterThe Kingswinford Hotel, Dudley Road789 yd
Moss'ups Corner at The Lenches Bridge2 High Street, Pensnett927 yd
The High AcresMadeley Road, Kingswinford960 yd
Pensnett Social Welfare Centre130 Commonside, Pensnett1,026 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Evergreen Takeaway41 Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford462 yd
Chicken Street266 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford657 yd
Bromley Fish and Chips7 Dingle Road, Kingswinford657 yd
Rising5 Dingle Road, Kingswinford657 yd
Kingswinford Pizza3 Dingle Road, Kingswinford657 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express142 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford679 yd
AldiDudley Road, Kingswinford1,027 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Crestwood Park Primary School
LAPWOOD AVENUE
grass pitches304 yd
Pens Meadow School (Post 16)
TILED HOUSE LANE
grass pitches409 yd
The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool595 yd
Bromley Hills Primary School
GRANVILLE DRIVE
grass pitches665 yd
Dingle Community Primary School
MADELEY ROAD
grass pitches968 yd
The Dell Stadium
BRYCE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches1,018 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 93.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 93.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 93.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed57.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed208.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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