Nanaimo Way is in Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 8TX is located in the Wordsley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nanaimo Way, Kingswinford, DY6 8TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY6 8TY, DY6 8UA, DY6 8TU, DY6 8UE, DY6 8UD, DY6 8TH, DY6 8TZ, DY6 8TB, DY5 4LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY6 8TX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 36% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 5% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.6% | 40.9% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8TX this area, 28.3% 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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 28.3% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 89.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 97.3% | 95.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nanaimo Way was 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% higher than the Kingswinford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nanaimo Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kingswinford South and the 373rd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nanaimo Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-09-17 | £138,430 |
| 8 Nanaimo Way, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,950 | 2003-05-30 | £197,025 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dingle Community Primary School Madeley Road , DY6 8PF | 2out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School Bromley , Pensnett DY5 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hills Primary School Granville Drive , DY6 8LW | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockmoor Primary School Belle Isle , Brockmoor DY5 3UZ | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 3,281 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 | 3,804 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 5,340 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 | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 2,818 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 | 2,994 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Café | Unit 7 Premier Trading Estate, Leys Road, Brockmoor | 429 yd | |
| Fanny Adams Sweet & Coffee Shop | 31 Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford | 441 yd | |
| Dingle Community Centre | Madeley Road, Kingswinford | 600 yd | |
| Sarah's Diner | Unit 14, Paddys Widewaters Trading Estate | 778 yd | |
| Brockmoor Cafe | 85 High Street, Brockmoor | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The High Acres | Madeley Road, Kingswinford | 600 yd | |
| The Crestwood | Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford | 664 yd | |
| Old Star Inn | 85 Norwood Road, Brockmoor | 929 yd | |
| Pensnett Social Welfare Centre | 130 Commonside, Pensnett | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Street | 266 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford | 73 yd | |
| Bromley Fish and Chips | 7 Dingle Road, Kingswinford | 96 yd | |
| Rising | 5 Dingle Road, Kingswinford | 96 yd | |
| Kingswinford Pizza | 3 Dingle Road, Kingswinford | 96 yd | |
| Evergreen Takeaway | 41 Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 142 Bromley Lane, Kingswinford | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Park Primary School LAPWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Dingle Community Primary School MADELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| The Dell Stadium BRYCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Pens Meadow School (Post 16) TILED HOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Bromley Hills Primary School GRANVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Pheasant Street Open Space PHEASANT STREET | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Oldswinford And Stourbridge Social Cricket Club (Norwood Road) NORWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 977 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.